Which Liverpool player is now expected to depart if and when Florian Wirtz signs has been revealed, while TEAMtalk has learned of how news of the Reds' imminent coup has gone down at Manchester City.

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Liverpool FC can expect a playmaker with similar qualities to Lionel Messi, according to Bayer Leverkusen boss Xabi Alonso, should they land Florian Wirtz this summer. The Reds have sensationally emerged as the favourites to sign him, with the German edging closer to a Leverkusen exit.

Liverpool have spared no expense in their agreement with Florian Wirtz after details began to filter through, and when the Reds expect to seal the deal with Bayer Leverkusen has also come to light

Liverpool are attempting to thrash out a potential club record deal with Bayer Leverkusen for Florian Wirtz but they could still land the Germany star for a lower sum

While, as is often the case, there were differing views at Bayern, Liverpool, on the other hand, outlined a highly professional and appealing plan for Wirtz, which matters the most to the player. He is set to become the new central figure in midfield at Liverpool as a playmaker, with Ryan Gravenberch and Alexis Mac Allister behind him.

The Reds are thundering towards the sensational capture of Florian Wirtz, with Fabrizio Romano the latest top source to provide a crucial update.

The club had met with Wirtz and his family expecting to finalize a deal, only to be told that move was not going to happen. As for what changed the playmaker’s mind, Liverpool coach Arne Slot appears to have had a lot to do with the change of the heart: