Liverpool’s search for one of the most exciting young talents in Europe has reached a crucial stage, with the club ready to cover an impressive offer of € 120 million to Bayer Leverkusen for Florian Wirtz, according to Caught out of play Sources.
Anfield’s side believes that the midfielder attacking as a long -term pillar of his project and is eager to defend the fierce competition of Bayern Munich in Munich, taking advantage of Leverkusen’s preference to sell abroad.
Both Liverpool and Bayern struggle to sign the German International Attacking Midfielder scored 16 goals and claimed 15 assists This season.
Although the transfer fee is not expected to be an obstacle, the true challenge lies in the negotiation of personal terms.
Liverpool is worried about Wirtz’s salary demands
The player’s representatives have made it clear that any transfer to Merseyside’s hinges in a breaking salary package.
The demands? A salary of approximately 21 million pounds a year, equivalent to € 25 million, for a five-year agreement, making it the best paid player in Liverpool.
This application would exceed the winning of stars such as Mohamed Salah and Virgil Van Dijk, causing discussions within the club’s hierarchy.
Though Liverpool recognizes the immense talent of the player And their potential for raising the team’s attacking production, the concerns persist to establishing a new financial precedent.
There are also persistent doubts about the speed that would adapt to the physical and intensity of the Premier League, especially under the weight of such a lucrative contract.
The transfer could still happen
For now, the transfer remains at stake, but Liverpool continues with caution.
Internal discussions are in progress and the sources suggest that the next stage of the conversations will focus fully on the gap between the player’s salary expectations and the club’s salary structure.
Until a commitment is reached, the movement is still speculative, although the two clubs seem ready to do business if they can agree on personal terms.
Barcelona manager Hansi Flick has described Wirtz as “Prominent technician”.
Liverpool said to “try the waters” for the 38 -goal league winner this summer
