Liverpool confident they can sign Wirtz in the coming days
Kenley Ward
Dailysports's expert
Bayer Leverkusen star Florian Wirtz is set to leave the club this summer, but a new frontrunner has emerged in the race for his signature.
Details: According to David Ornstein, Liverpool have now become the leading contenders to sign Wirtz.
The English champions are determined to beat Bayern Munich to the punch. The Reds have moved swiftly in negotiations, putting a highly lucrative offer on the table for the player.
Liverpool are hoping to finalize the deal within the next 48 hours.
If the transfer goes through, Wirtz will become the most expensive player in Liverpool’s history, with the club expected to pay over €100 million for him.
During his 197 appearances for Bayer Leverkusen, Wirtz has tallied 57 goals and 65 assists.
Reminder: Earlier reports indicated that Manchester City dropped out of the race for Wirtz.
