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Florian Wirtz of Bayer Leverkusen(Image: Pau Barrena/Getty Images)

Bayern Munich president Herbert Hainer admits Florian Wirtz is "leaning towards Liverpool" as the German side prepare to accept defeat in their transfer battle for the Bayer Leverkusen attacking midfielder.

Negotiations are ongoing between the Reds and Leverkusen over a deal for the 22-year-old that is almost certain to smash the club record transfer of the Premier League champions.

Leverkusen value the Germany international at around €150million although there could be a compromise over the final fee depending on how the package is structured regards money up front and add-ons.

Bayern have courted Wirtz for several years and had for some time been the expected next club of the player, despite strong interest from Liverpool and Manchester City over the last 12 months.

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But German news outlet Bild reported on Friday night that Wirtz's family have informed Bayern of the intention of the player to move to Liverpool, with City having already withdrawn from the race due to the cost of the deal and a belief Wirtz preferred a move to Anfield.

The Reds made it known to Wirtz's entourage last week they would be interested in a deal with Leverkusen if the player decided to pursue a fresh challenge away from the Bundesliga.

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And speaking on Saturday at a fan festival at Bayern Park, Bayern president Hainer said: "Max Eberl (Bayern director of sport) informed me that Florian Wirtz is probably leaning towards Liverpool.

"I can't say how things will transpire with Leverkusen."

It's understood Liverpool want the deal to be completed as soon as possible with Wirtz - who is presently on holiday - set to join up with his Germany team-mates next month for the final stages of the UEFA Nations League.

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Talks have been aided by the Reds having already held conversations with Leverkusen over the £30m transfer of Jeremie Frimpong, who is expected to be confirmed a new signing after undergoing a medical earlier this week.


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