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Bayer Leverkusen star Florian Wirtz continues to be linked with a move to Anfield as the transfer window fast approaches.

The Bundesliga outfit are reported to value Wirtz in the region of £125million.

Bayern Munich and Manchester City have been linked with signing Wirtz in the past, but recent reports have suggested that Liverpool are now the frontrunners.

Various outlets have now claimed that Liverpool are the favourites to sign Wirtz and could step up their interest in the playmaker.

With Liverpool needing to put a lot of money on the table to bring Wirtz to Anfield, the potential transfer fee is likely to be a topic of debate should a deal be completed.

Here, the ECHO takes a look at the prospect of Liverpool signing Wirtz and the significance of the transfer fee that is being suggested.

Mark Wakefield

Much has been said about what Liverpool may or may not do in the transfer market this summer.

Leverkusen are reported to value Wirtz at more than £100million, which would comfortably break Liverpool's current transfer record.

Is Wirtz worth the money that Leverkusen are asking for.

It’s also worth noting that the Reds will need to find a way to replace Trent Alexander-Arnold’s creativity, so targeting one of Europe’s most promising young attacking midfielders would be a logical move.

It’s not yet clear exactly how Arne Slot would look to deploy Florian Wirtz, whether that involves pushing Dominik Szoboszlai into a deeper role, playing with two number 10s, or even using Wirtz as a false nine.

But one thing is certain - he would be a world-class addition who would offer the manager significant tactical flexibility.

Signing Wirtz would also ease the pressure to land a top-tier striker, which is something the current market seemingly does not offer.

But Wirtz’s age and his performances in both Germany and in the Champions League mean that it is likely to be a good investment.

If Liverpool can get the signing over the line, then it would be a big boost after what was a quiet transfer window this time last year
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