Liverpool's Florian Wirtz Pursuit: Ongoing Transfer Talks and Number Requests

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Liverpool has submitted a club-record £109million bid to sign Bayer Leverkusen star Florian Wirtz, but the Bundesliga outfit has rejected the offer. Despite this, talks between the two clubs remain ongoing as the Reds continue to pursue the Germany international. Wirtz has been named the German Footballers' Union VDV Player of the Year in the Bundesliga for last season, scoring 16 goals and providing 15 assists from midfield.

Key Takeaways:

  • Liverpool has submitted a club-record £109million bid to sign Florian Wirtz from Bayer Leverkusen, which was subsequently rejected by the Bundesliga outfit.
  • Talks remain ongoing between the two clubs as the Reds continue to pursue the Germany international.
  • Wirtz has been named the German Footballers' Union VDV Player of the Year in the Bundesliga for last season, scoring 16 goals and providing 15 assists from midfield.
  • Wirtz would reportedly want to wear the No.10 shirt if he were to complete a move to Liverpool, but this would require Alexis Mac Allister to change his number.
  • Wirtz has worn several different numbers in his career, including No.23 and No.27 with Leverkusen, and No.17 for Germany.
  • The arrival of Wirtz could result in a number change for an existing member of the Liverpool squad, similar to when Roberto Firmino changed his number in 2017.
  • Liverpool have several numbers available for new signings this summer, including Nos. 6, 12, 13, 15, 16, 22, 23, 24, 25, and 27-37.

Statistics:

  • Liverpool's bid for Wirtz was £109million, a club-record amount.
  • Wirtz scored 16 goals and provided 15 assists from midfield in the Bundesliga last season.
  • Wirtz has worn several numbers in his career, including No.23 and No.27 with Leverkusen, and No.17 for Germany.
  • Liverpool have at least 31 available numbers for new signings this summer.
  • The number change for Alexis Mac Allister would depend on whether Wirtz joins the team and whether Mac Allister is willing to change numbers.

Sources:

  • Sky Germany reporter Florian Plettenberg (cited in the article)