Before his departure from Liverpool, Jurgen Klopp harboured a regret that might now be influential in the club's pursuit of Florian Wirtz.

The Reds are in talks with Bayer Leverkusen for the sought-after midfielder and are ready to shatter their transfer record to secure his signature at Anfield.

Liverpool's latest bid was rejected with Leverkusen reportedly holding out for a figure close to $165 million (£120 million).



To narrow this financial chasm, Liverpool is considering an offer that includes both cash and players, with Harvey Elliott and Jarell Quansah being potential parts of the deal.

Jurgen Klopp's 'regret' over Liverpool star who could prove key to Florian Wirtz transfer	Michael Edwards on the verge of agreeing mega Liverpool transfer he tried to make happen five years ago	Report: Michael Edwards on the verge of agreeing mega Liverpool transfer he tried to make happen five years ago

Both have found game time scarce under boss Arne Slot, managing just six Premier League starts between them in the 2024/25 season.

"Everybody came back and he had minutes here, minutes there and he didn't start anymore – [but he] came on, [and made a] big impact."

Leverkusen, now under the stewardship of former Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag, is keen on both Elliott and Quansah, and is open to a cash-plus-player deal.

Jurgen Klopp was a huge fan of Harvey Elliott.

Jarell Quansah made 25 appearances for Liverpool this season
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