Liverpool’s move for Florian Wirtz is picking up pace — but the clock is ticking.



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No wonder Europe’s top clubs are lining up — but it’s Liverpool leading the charge.

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Liverpool’s current offer is reportedly north of €100 million (£85 million), but Leverkusen are holding firm at a value closer to €130 million.

According to Sky Germany’s Florian Plettenberg, both sides are sending “offers back and forth” as they try to find common ground.

“Leverkusen are trying to get a player out of Liverpool,” Plettenberg added.

A possible player swap could delay things — and the Reds will need to make sure this doesn’t go into extra time.

Meanwhile, German legend Toni Kroos has given the move his stamp of approval.

“He [Wirtz] is a player who can prevail at any club in the world in my opinion,” Kroos said.

“It doesn’t matter if it would’ve been Bayern or Liverpool.”

That’s high praise — and high pressure.

For now, Wirtz remains a Leverkusen player.