Liverpool are eager to wrap up the signing of Bayer Leverkusen star Florian Wirtz but negotiations have proven difficult, with the German outfit demanding a fee of £126m for their star man

THE thrills and spills of the summer transfer window are well underway with some huge deals in the pipeline. Florian Wirtz is set to undergo a medical at Premier League champions Liverpool,

Liverpool may be on the verge of completing a deal that could symbolise a huge shift in transfer strategy, according to former Red and BBC pundit Fara Williams.

The move for Wirtz should speak to the longer-term plan for FSG. It isn’t about making a statement, it’s about signing a player that will enhance their chances of turning a Premier League title into several, and helping the Reds continue to grow a global brand.

Florian Wirtz is expected to join Liverpool this summer, with the Reds set to lodge a fourth bid for the Bayer Leverkusen star while he is away on international duty with Germany

The impending transer of Wirtz to Liverpool was discussed on ESPN FC, and journalist Mark Ogden was asked if Arne Slot’s side could be considered ‘clear favourites’ to retain the Premier League title if they clinch a deal for the Germany playmaker.

Florian Wirtz knows what it is to be a wanted man. For many young footballers a summer where three of Europe's leading clubs (briefly) fought it out for his services might be enough to have their head spinning.

Florian Wirtz Deal Nearing CompletionLiverpool’s pursuit of Bayer Leverkusen’s rising star Florian Wirtz has taken a significant leap forward, with