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

Liverpool could be frontrunners to land Florian Wirtz, especially if Jurgen Klopp's past remarks are anything to go by.

The Reds are reportedly locked in a transfer battle with Bayern Munich after Manchester City decided to withdraw from the race for the 22-year-old playmaker.

Bayer Leverkusen have placed a massive €150million (£126m) valuation on Wirtz, meaning Liverpool would need to smash their current transfer record to bring him in.



Still, reports suggest they're seriously weighing up that possibility.

According to Bild, Liverpool chief executive Michael Edwards is scheduled to meet with Fenway Sports Group (FSG) in the United States this week, seeking the green light for an official approach.

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 previously served as Liverpool's sporting director from 2016 to 2022, played a crucial role in assembling the Champions League and Premier League-winning sides of 2019 and 2020, bringing in key players such as Mohamed Salah, Alisson Becker, Virgil van Dijk, and Fabinho.

Now, he's leading Liverpool's push for Wirtz, who's been in electric form, tallying 16 goals and 15 assists across all competitions this season.

The Bavarians have made Wirtz their top transfer target and are willing to wait until 2026 to secure his signature.

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

Bayern have a well-known pattern of signing standout talent from within the Bundesliga - a strategy that's contributed to their domestic supremacy.

They've instead turned their attention to more affordable options like Morgan Gibbs-White and 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 also close to landing Jeremie Frimpong from Leverkusen, will surely be considering the financial side too.
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