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Liverpool are eager to sign Florian Wirtz this summer(Image: Getty Images)

Liverpool could be in pole position to sign Florian Wirtz if Jurgen Klopp's past comments are anything to go by.

The Reds are reportedly locked in a transfer tug-of-war with Bayern Munich, after Manchester City opted to pull out of the race for the 22-year-old midfielder.

Bayer Leverkusen have slapped a hefty €150million (£126m) price tag on Wirtz, meaning Liverpool must shatter their transfer record to bring him to Anfield.



He plans to explain why Wirtz is so special and make the case for a record-breaking investment.

This news will no doubt excite Liverpool supporters, particularly given Klopp's previous assessment of Edwards.

It's not a subject to talk about."

Article continues belowJurgen Klopp's past comments about Michael Edwards (left) suggest Liverpool are serious about their pursuit of Florian Wirtz(Image: Getty Images)

Edwards, who served as Liverpool's sporting director between 2016 and 2022, played a pivotal role in assembling the squad that delivered Champions League and Premier League triumphs in 2019 and 2020, signing the likes of Mohamed Salah, Virgil van Dijk, Alisson Becker and Fabinho.

He's been spearheading Liverpool's pursuit of Wirtz, who has been sensational form of late, having scored 16 goals and notched 15 assists in all competitions for Leverkusen this season.

The German giants have identified the playmaker as a transfer priority and are willing to do whatever it takes to bring him to the Allianz Arena, including waiting until 2026 to land him.

Bayer Leverkusen have slapped a £126m asking price on Florian Wirtz(Image: PA)

Bayern have a long-standing reputation for poaching top talent from domestic rivals - a trend that has shaped their dominance in German football.

They've since shifted their focus to more cost-effective alternatives, including Nottingham Forest's Morgan Gibbs-White and AC Milan's Tijjani Reijnders.

Bayer Leverkusen duo Jeremie Frimpong and Florian Wirtz could both end up at Liverpool this summer(Image: TOBIAS SCHWARZ/AFP via Getty Images)Article continues below

Liverpool - who are on the verge of signing Wirtz's Leverkusen team-mate Jeremie Frimpong - will no doubt weigh similar financial factors.
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