Liverpool submit £109MILLION transfer bid for Florian Wirtz with Bayer Leverkusen star convinved to join by Arne Slot
The midfielder is also wanted by Manchester City
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GOING WITH THE FLO Liverpool submit £109MILLION transfer bid for Florian Wirtz with Bayer Leverkusen star convinved to join by Arne Slot
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LIVERPOOL have tabled a a fresh bid for Florian Wirtz, it's been claimed.
The Reds identified the German international as a summer target following his second straight stellar season with Bayer Leverkusen.
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Liverpool have reportedly made a second bid for Florian Wirtz
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They've moved quickly to try to acquire his services, tabling a bid for him earlier this month.
Their initial approach was rebuffed but, according to reports, they've since made a new bid for the 22-year-old.
That's according to The Athletic, who claim the Merseysiders have bid a whopping £109 million for the midfielder.
It's also claimed Wirtz is "keen" swap Leverkusen for Merseyside.
Kop chief Arne Slot is said to have had a huge role in the German setting his sights on Anfield move.
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