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Liverpool are looking to close on a deal for highly-rated Bayer Leverkusen star Florian Wirtz(Image: GETTY)

Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard has urged his former club to do what's necessary to sign Florian Wirtz this summer, with the Reds still attempting to strike a deal with Bayer Leverkusen.

The German talent is one of Europe's hottest properties after some stunning form in the Bundesliga in recent seasons.

Wirtz managed 16 goals and 13 assists in all competitions as he helped Leverkusen to a second placed finish in the German top flight.

Last season, his incredible displays inspired the team to their first ever Bundesliga title win as they also claimed the German Cup and reached the Europa League final.

Now Liverpool look like frontrunners to sign the 22-year-old after Arne Slot held discussions with the player and convinced them Anfield was the perfect place for his future development, ahead of rivals Bayern Munich.

The reigning Premier League champions now need to agree on a fee for Wirtz, with the German outfit holding out for around £125million.

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Liverpool have already had two bids rejected after initially offering £84 with £12.6m in bonus.

After that was rejected they upped it again and tabled an overall package which totalled £109.6m, but both were ultimately knocked back reports Kicker.

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Now Gerrard has told Liverpool to "make it happen" after hailing him as a "big talent" who has a "huge future in front of him".

Speaking to TNT Sports, he said: "There are rumours obviously, Florian Wirtz.

He's got a huge future in front of him, so if Liverpool is the place for him, let's hope we can make it happen."

Reds legend Steven Gerrard urged his former club to "make the deal happen" (Image: Getty Images)

Liverpool are also in the running to sign left-back Milos Kerkez from Bournemouth after also landing right-back Jeremie Frimpong as Trent Alexander-Arnold's replacement.

Gary Neville has weighed in on Liverpool's quest to sign Wirtz, claiming they will have a big chance of retaining their title if they can pull off the signing, along with Kerkez.

"I think when you're talking about winning the league, what is it that improves you?

So signing Wirtz is fantastic.

"Frimpong and then there's talk of Kerkez as well, deals with their right and left-back situations.

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