Huge Florian Wirtz to Liverpool transfer claims emerge as £125m reality clear

Liverpool have been linked with a move for Bayer Leverkusen star Florian Wirtz

Liverpool are willing to sign Bayer Leverkusen star Florian Wirtz, according to reports in Germany. The Reds were the topic of speculation over a move for the Germany attacking midfielder in the summer but nothing materialised. The 21-year-old captured attention after a standout season for Xabi Alonso's side as they went unbeaten in the Bundesliga to win a first-ever German top-flight crown before adding the cup.

Alonso was fiercely linked with a move to Liverpool - replacing Jurgen Klopp - as well as former club Real Madrid following uncertainty over Carlo Ancelotti's future at the Bernabeu. The former Liverpool midfielder has previously heaped praise on Wirtz, likening him to record Ballon d'Or winner Lionel Messi. Last January, he said: 'There are good players and there are players who look good on the pitch.

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