Liverpool have run out of time to sign Florian Wirtz during the first summer transfer window but the Reds remain close to sealing a deal for the Bayer Leverkusen star

Bayern Munich sporting director Max Eberl says Bayern Munich wouldn't have been able to afford what Liverpool are offering Bayer Leverkusen to sign Florian Wirtz. The Reds have had three bids rejected for the 22-year-old in recent weeks, the latest of which was worth up to £113m.

After a long transfer saga, Liverpool are close to securing the signing of Florian Wirtz from Bayer Leverkusen in what will be most expensive transfer in the club’s history at £116m. Liverpool saw