Bayern Munich appear to have lost the race for top target Florian Wirtz but have their eyes on an alternative option.

Germany men’s national team coach Julian Nagelsmann weighed in on Friday’s bombshell news that superstar attacking midfielder Florian Wirtz had rejected a move to Germany Rekordmeister Bayern Munich in favor of Premier League giants Liverpool FC.

Adding to Liverpool 's potential incoming talent, they appear set to swoop in for Leverkusen's Jeremie Frimpong by activating his £30million buyout clause. Frimpong is poised to take over from the departing Trent Alexander-Arnold and fight it out with Conor Bradley for the starting spot.

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

While, as is often the case, there were differing views at Bayern, Liverpool, on the other hand, outlined a highly professional and appealing plan for Wirtz, which matters the most to the player. He is set to become the new central figure in midfield at Liverpool as a playmaker, with Ryan Gravenberch and Alexis Mac Allister behind him.

The latest update on the transfer saga involving Bayer Leverkusen star Florian Wirtz has been issued and it will attract the attention of Liverpool fans. Wirtz, 22, is one of the most highly rated players in Europe and will be one of the most sought-after players this summer.

Late yesterday, though, quotes emerged from Bayern Munich leadership that confirmed on their end what we know: Wirtz prefers the red of Liverpool to that of Bayern. “Max Eberl [Bayern’s director of sport] informed me that Florian Wirtz is probably leaning towards Liverpool.