Bayern Munich sporting director Max Eberl says Bayern Munich wouldn't have been able to afford what Liverpool are offering Bayer Leverkusen to sign Florian Wirtz. The Reds have had three bids rejected for the 22-year-old in recent weeks, the latest of which was worth up to £113m.

It’s reported by Fabrizio Romano that Leverkusen are said to have Jarell Quansah on their list of prospective centre-back signings. The 2023/24 German champions lost Jonathan Tah to Bayern Munich at the end of the defender’s contract, meaning they’re in the market for additions at the back.

As well as Wirtz’s expected departure, Leverkusen lost head coach Xabi Alonso to Real Madrid and wing-back Jeremie Frimpong to Liverpool. Former Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag has replaced Alonso, with Brentford goalkeeper Mark Flekken already joining ahead of next season.