Florian Wirtz to Liverpool transfer: Reds handed second major boost after new public admission
The Premier League champions look eager to quickly complete a high-profile swoop for Wirtz in order to avoid any complications or rival advances, with Manchester City said to have pulled out of the running last week due to the high costs associated with the deal, having previously held talks with the player's parents - his father Hans is his agent - on a recent visit to the UK.
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