While he may drift unnoticed between the lines on the pitch, Wirtz has been unable to escape the headlines during an early season transfer saga. The sought-after playmaker was initially thought to be subject of a three-way tussle between Bayern Munich, Manchester City and Real Madrid.

FLORIAN WIRTZ has told Bayern Munich he is joining Liverpool in a move that will SMASH the British transfer record, according to reports. The German attacking midfielder is one of the hottest

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.

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

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.