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Florian Wirtz is inching closer to a move to Liverpool(Image: Ju?rgen Fromme - firo sportphoto/Getty Images)

Before he left Liverpool, Jurgen Klopp shared a lingering regret – one that could now significantly influence the club's efforts to sign Florian Wirtz.

To close the gap, a part-exchange proposal is being considered, with Harvey Elliott and Jarell Quansah floated as possible makeweights.

Under new head coach Arne Slot, both youngsters have seen limited game time, making just six Premier League starts between them during the 2024/25 campaign.



Elliott, in particular, was named in the starting XI in just six of the Reds' 56 fixtures in all competitions – a steep drop from his 27 starts under Klopp the season prior.

Still, Klopp admitted he "regretted" not giving Elliott more starting opportunities.

As Wirtz – the club's creative engine – edges closer to the exit, using an attacking midfielder like Elliott in the deal would make a lot of sense.

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That said, the 22-year-old isn't the only name on Leverkusen's shortlist.

James McAtee of Manchester City, Andy Diouf from RC Lens, and Giannis Konstantelias of PAOK are all under consideration.

Jurgen Klopp said he regretted not playing Harvey Elliott more(Image: Getty Images)

Meanwhile, the Bundesliga side are bracing for the free transfer exit of key defender Jonathan Tah, who is poised to join Bayern Munich.

The German international is poised to become the most expensive signing in the club's history, eclipsing the £85m paid for Darwin Nunez.

Owners Fenway Sports Group are also prepared to break Premier League records to get the deal done – with Wirtz potentially surpassing the £111m that Chelsea spent on Moises Caicedo in 2023.

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