Liverpool have made one other important step of their push to signal Florian Wirtz – and the dimensions of the transfer has now been confirmed.
As reported by David Ornstein by way of The Athleticwe’ve submitted a second provide to Bayer Leverkusen price as much as €130million (£109m) for the 22-year-old.
The improved bid features a assured payment and a number of other add-ons, displaying simply how severe we’re about bringing the Bundesliga’s finest participant to Anfield.
Sources near the deal declare Wirtz is “eager” on the change, having already visited the north west to have a look at potential houses.
That private choice was key – and it comes after Bayern Munich have been advised the Germany worldwide would slightly be part of us than head to Bavaria.
In response to Fabrizio Romano, it’s now “a matter of time” earlier than the playmaker indicators for Liverpool, becoming a member of fellow Leverkusen man Jeremie Frimpong, whose deal is described as “all however performed”.
Leverkusen duo focused as Slot reshapes Liverpool assault
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The 29-cap worldwide scored 16 targets and registered 15 assists final season, enjoying throughout the entrance line in Xabi Alonso’s group.
Wirtz’s versatility is claimed to be very important for our boss, who noticed his first season finish with a Premier League title however is already constructing towards a new-look assault.
Slot has used Dominik Szoboszlai in that superior midfield function, however the Hungarian’s six targets and 7 assists left room for enchancment.
Our head coach highlighted this early within the marketing campaign, calling for extra output from the previous RB Leipzig man.
That’s the place Wirtz is available in.
The Bundesliga’s participant of the season would provide a really totally different choice – somebody centered on shut management, technical flicks and clever motion slightly than power and urgent alone.
It’s a signing that wouldn’t simply enhance us now, it will additionally provide a possible long-term successor for Mo Salah, who turns 33 subsequent month.
And it suits the broader technique we’ve seen from Slot’s Liverpool up to now.
Wirtz ticks each field – and the second bid exhibits simply how a lot we would like him.
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