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Julian Nagelsmann has confirmed Florian Wirtz will feature for Germany in Wednesday night’s Nations League clash against Portugal.
The sides meet in Munich for the first of the semi-finals, and the winner will face Spain or France in Sunday’s final.
The four sides progressed to the finals after topping their respective tables in the autumn.
I think that’s part of it.”
Reports have indicated Liverpool saw a second bid turned down for the player last week and has since returned to negotiate a package that will match Bayer Leverkusen’s demands.
The Bundesliga side is reportedly requesting a British record transfer fee of £120 million ($163M).
Wirtz has earned 29 Germany caps.
The news comes as Wirtz took to social media to deny claims he has requested the no.10 jersey, which is currently held at Liverpool by Alexis Mac Allister.
“Who says I want the 10,” the 22-year-old posted on his Instagram story.
Wirtz could follow Frimpong to Anfield
Should he join the Reds, Wirtz will become Liverpool’s second summer signing after the arrival of his long-term teammate Jeremie Frimpong.
If there was any doubt as to the ability of Liverpool’s new arrival, an interview with Leverkusen star Aleix Garcia underlined how highly regarded Wirtz is at his current club.
“I spent a year with him, and I think he’s dazzling