Liverpool are leading the race to sign Germany international Florian Wirtz from Bayer Leverkusen, sources have told ESPN.

The club had met with Wirtz and his family expecting to finalize a deal, only to be told that move was not going to happen. As for what changed the playmaker’s mind, Liverpool coach Arne Slot appears to have had a lot to do with the change of the heart:

According to several media reports, Liverpool coach Arne Slot was particularly decisive in the decision. The Dutchman was able to convince Wirtz in a personal conversation.

Speaking on his YouTube channel, Fabrizio Romano has shared the latest around Florian Wirtz’s potential move to Anfield. The journalist says that a contract is now agreed between Wirtz and Liverpool, and, from this point, he expects a deal to be done quickly.

Liverpool have been boosted in their bid to sign Florian Wirtz after Manchester City PULLED OUT of the transfer battle to land the Bayer Leverkusen star. Both Premier League rivals have long been ...

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.

The Magpies want £120million for Isak, and, according to GMS, Liverpool ‘have the financial clout to meet Newcastle’s demands’ for the striker, who was described as “world class” by Alan Shearer on BBC Sport in January 2025.