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Liverpool appears to be the frontrunner to sign Bayer Leverkusen attacking midfielder Florian Wirtz, with Bayern Munich no longer leading the race.

It is understood that the Reds have made initial contact with Leverkusen for the 22-year-old.

There is the latest on Wirtz plus an update on a player who Slot supposedly likes, but Arsenal has moved first for.

Florian Wirtz (Bayer Leverkusen)

Liverpool has moved into pole position to sign Bayer Leverkusen attacking midfielder Florian Wirtz this summer, edging ahead of Bayern Munich in the race.

According to The Athletic, Wirtz has already looked at houses in the North West, though a club-record fee still needs to be agreed between the Reds and Bayer Leverkusen.

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Arne Slot has had a conversation with Wirtz, according to the German outlet Kicker, with that said to be influential in his decision to move towards Liverpool over Bayern Munich

However, it is still possible that he stays at Bayer Leverkusen.

Liverpool.com understands that initial contact has been made for the player.

Liverpool.com says: If the Reds can pull this off, it will be a remarkable move
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