Liverpool are on the verge of completing a landmark transfer for Bayer Leverkusen’s Florian Wirtz in a deal worth up to £126 million — a move that would shatter the British transfer record.

This audacious acquisition speaks volumes about the Reds’ evolving identity under new manager Arne Slot and their ambition to remain a Premier League superpower.

The proposed fee, including add-ons, eclipses the £115m Chelsea paid for Moises Caicedo, marking a seismic shift in Liverpool’s transfer approach.



Operating primarily as a left-sided No.10 or central playmaker, his vision, passing weight, and press-resistance make him tailor-made for a high-tempo Premier League midfield.

Liverpool have NOT yet reached an agreement with Bayer Leverkusen for Florian Wirtz despite reports claiming British record £126m fee had been agreed as talks continue	Florian Wirtz to Liverpool transfer latest - medical 'update', transfer delay, £126m compromise	Florian Wirtz transfer ‘verbally agreed’ with Liverpool FC – £126m potential fee

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With 16 goals and 15 assists in 2023/24, Wirtz is an elite creator, capable of dictating tempo and unlocking deep defensive blocks — an area where Liverpool struggled last season.

The 22-year-old possesses extraordinary technical intelligence.

Wirtz, already a senior German international, represents the future of European football.

It signals the beginning of Arne Slot’s era with a bang and confirms Liverpool’s place in the elite bracket of clubs unafraid to back vision with financial firepower.

If Wirtz delivers on his promise, this won’t just be a record-breaking deal — it could be legacy-defining.

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