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Florian Wirtz, rated at £125m, is also wanted by Bayern Munich and Manchester City.

Time is gradually running out on the contract the 22-year-old has in place with Bayer Leverkusen.

Here, the ECHO rounds up events this week with the Reds firmly in the hat for his signature.



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Wirtz has played for Bayer Leverkusen since he was 17 years of age.

Then there is the allure of the Premier League if Wirtz and his parents think a move overseas is best for his career.

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In a similar light to Bayern, English football has largely been dominated by Manchester City for the best part of eight years.

The only times they have not won the title - in 2020 and 2025 - Liverpool have been victors, and in this year's instance Slot's side have been streets ahead of their faltering rivals.

So, Wirtz must trust whoever's pitch is strongest between the newly-crowned champions seeking to build on their success, or the former ones arguing that they can rebuild and go again.

On his decision, the playmaker has already stated: "I keep seeing posts about me on social media.

He has been their chief playmaker across this period.

It is said Pep Guardiola was not involved personally on this day but his tendency is to have a phone call with transfer targets to lay out his vision.

On the other hand, Bayern will never contest the Reds for the Premier League title but they would appear to be the biggest threat to landing Wirtz's signing this summer.

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