Liverpool's transfer priorities: Sign Wirtz but ditch Darwin!

How Man City can pull off a perfect transfer window

What next for Neymar after disastrous second Santos spell?

Kane, McTominay & the top 20 Brits Abroad of the season

50 players who will define the summer transfer window

Editors' Picks

WATCH: Son's priceless reaction as he's asked if he's better than Salah

How to buy Atletico Madrid vs Barcelona Copa del Rey tickets

Scotland World Cup 2026 qualifying: Group, fixtures & results 

Santos Laguna vs Monterrey: Stream, TV & where to watch

Where to watch Ronaldo's Al-Nassr games: Stream & TV info

How to buy Real Madrid vs Real Sociedad Copa del Rey tickets

Where to watch & stream live MLS games

Man Utd live stream and TV channel broadcast info

<p style="display: none;">Article continues below</p><p style="display: none;">Article continues below</p><p style="display: none;">Article continues below</p><script type="application/json" data-placement="fcplayer-semantic">{"type":"fcplayer-semantic","data":{"embedCode":"//cdn.fcp.codes/embed-code-template/embed-code-template.js#SEMANTIC_5704afb8-c10b-4ba5-9cb4-d7fb6098ef90"}}</script><ul><li>Liverpool close to signing Wirtz</li><li>German informs Leverkusen of desire to join Reds</li><li>Had visited Liverpool's training facility</li></ul><table><tbody><tr><td><a href="https://www.whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va2ivxLJJhzdzbJdwo0n"><strong>Follow GOAL on WhatsApp!</strong></a> 🟢📱</td></tr></tbody></table>

Liverpool confident of wrapping up Florian Wirtz transfer quickly with contract 'done' as Bayer Leverkusen sensation informs current employers of desire

<p>Per <a href="https://x.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1926035863294607836" target="_blank"><em>Fabrizio Romano</em></a>, Wirtz has told Leverkusen that he wants to join Liverpool this summer. The midfielder has agreed on personal terms with the Reds and the English champions have now started to negotiate a transfer fee for the player.</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p><a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/liverpool-battle-man-city-bayern-munich-florian-wirtz-training-facilities-bayer-leverkusen-transfer-decision/blt02e20b5505dd4f99#cs748f80db5a45063f" target="_blank">Bayern Munich and Manchester City were also keen on signing Wirtz</a> at one stage, however, reports emerged on Friday that <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/liverpool-florian-wirtz-eur150m-move-anfield-bayern-munich-defeat-germany-star/blt79e9a80ef0cc9024#cs304e8145abe3434a" target="_blank">they had pulled out of the transfer race</a> seemingly giving the green light for Liverpool to move in on their target.</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>Per Sky Sports' <a href="https://x.com/Plettigoal/status/1926206746445389945" target="_blank"><em>Florian Plettenberg</em></a>, Leverkusen are now working to complete the player's transfer swiftly and are waiting for the Reds' first offer. The former German champions reportedly want a sizeable transfer fee and a player from the English side, as they are looking to add a goalkeeper, a defender, a striker and a potential replacement for Wirtz.</p>

DID YOU KNOW?

<p>Ahead of a busy summer transfer window at Anfield, the English champions will take the field one last time this season on Sunday as they face Crystal Palace at home.</p>

WHAT NEXT FOR LIVERPOOL?

Liverpool confident of wrapping up Florian Wirtz transfer quickly with contract 'done' as Bayer Leverkusen sensation informs current employers of desire | Goal.com

Liverpool are inching closer to sealing Florian Wirtz&apos;s transfer, with the German sensation informing Bayer Leverkusen of his desire to join the Reds.

Liverpool confident of wrapping up Florian Wirtz transfer quickly with contract &apos;done&apos; as Bayer Leverkusen sensation informs current employers of desire