Reds hoping to wrap up a blockbuster transfer with Bayer Leverkusen soon, having already agreed to sign Jeremie Frimpong

Liverpool are attempting to thrash out a potential club record deal with Bayer Leverkusen for Florian Wirtz but they could still land the Germany star for a lower sum

Liverpool FC can expect a playmaker with similar qualities to Lionel Messi, according to Bayer Leverkusen boss Xabi Alonso, should they land Florian Wirtz this summer. The Reds have sensationally emerged as the favourites to sign him, with the German edging closer to a Leverkusen exit.