According to several media reports, coach Arne Slot was the main reason for the decision. The Dutchman was able to convince Wirtz in a personal conversation.

Bayern Munich have lost out to Liverpool in the race to sign Florian Wirtz and could launch a move for Manchester United's Bruno Fernandes instead.

Florian Wirtz's father, Hans-Joachim, reportedly issued a clear demand to Bayern Munich that transfer talks must be wrapped up before their family go on holiday this summer. Those discussions took place during a secret meeting, where the player's camp outlined their ambitions, only for Wirtz to ultimately decide on a move to Liverpool instead.

Florian Wirtz has made his decision. The German national football player wants to leave Bayer Leverkusen this summer. For a long time, it looked like he would transfer within the league, with Bayern Munich negotiating with Wirtz’s parents. But now the move has been called off. This was confirmed by President Herbert Hainer on Saturday afternoon.

Florian Wirtz has reportedly rejected an offer from Bayern Munich, going back on his word, as a mega £126million transfer to Liverpool edges closer after meeting with Anfield chiefs.

The German team wants to sign an attacker to accompany Kane, Musiala, and Olise.

The future of Florian Wirtz appeared to have been decided a few weeks prior, when it transpired that Bayern Munich had agreed a rough deal with his father Hans-Joachim Wirtz. However the race for his