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.

Florian Wirtz to Liverpool is the big news of the weekend, with the Bayer Leverkusen star giving the green light to a high-profile switch to Anfield as he looks to follow team-mate Jeremie Frimpong. The Premier League champions are keen to quickly wrap up an expensive deal that could yet include a player heading in the opposite direction.

The Reds are thundering towards the sensational capture of Florian Wirtz, with Fabrizio Romano the latest top source to provide a crucial update.

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.

German Football Federation (DFB) sporting director Rudi Völler hopes Florian Wirtz stays at Bayer Leverkusen for another year and doesn't expect a quick decision on his future. "My favourite solution is for him to stay there for another year and then move on.

BAYER LEVERKUSEN star Florian Wirtz is reportedly house-hunting in Liverpool amid an ongoing bidding war for his signature. Wirtz, 22, has attracted interest from a host of elite clubs, including

Bayer Leverkusen attacking midfielder Florian Wirtz has told Premier League champions Liverpool to seal his signing before June, according to reports. The Reds are already pushing to sign some of the best talent in world football after sealing their 20th top-flight English title at the end of April.