A Record-Breaking Offer
Liverpool have made their first official bid for Bayer Leverkusen’s Florian Wirtz, offering a €100m (£83.9m) package with add-ons, as reported by Fabrizio Romano on X on May 26, 2025. The 22-year-old German star, who has chosen Anfield over Bayern Munich, has already agreed personal terms, with negotiations restarting Monday to finalize the deal swiftly, per This Is Anfield. The bid, while below Leverkusen’s €130m–€150m valuation, leverages realistic add-ons to bridge the gap, positioning Liverpool to potentially secure their second summer signing after Jeremie Frimpong.
Wirtz: A Superstar in Waiting
Wirtz’s 16 goals and 15 assists in 45 games this season, following 18 goals and 20 assists in Leverkusen’s 2023-24 Bundesliga triumph, mark him as a global talent, per Sky Sports. ESPN’s Rob Palmer, speaking to This Is Anfield, called him “a superstar in the making,” praising his sensational Bundesliga displays. Liverpool’s pursuit, backed by Arne Slot’s vision, aims to replace Trent Alexander-Arnold’s creativity, with Wirtz’s 4.2 key passes per game ideal for the Premier League champions, per WhoScored. On X, @TheAnfieldTalk hailed the bid as a “statement move.”
Negotiation Dynamics
Leverkusen’s openness to a lower base fee with substantial add-ons, reported by Liverpool.com, gives Liverpool leverage, though a club-record fee exceeding Chelsea’s £115m for Moises Caicedo is likely. Talks paused Sunday for Liverpool’s title celebrations but resumed Monday, with Wirtz keen to finalize before Germany’s Nations League duties, per Anfield Index. Bayern’s conceded defeat, per The Athletic, boosts Liverpool’s chances.
What’s Next?
If add-ons satisfy Leverkusen, Wirtz could join before the transfer window opens, per Romano. The deal, potentially hitting £126m, would smash Liverpool’s record, signaling ambition post-title, per The Mirror. @LFCTransferRoom on X predicts a “game-changer” for Slot’s squad, but financial skepticism lingers, with experts questioning Liverpool’s £100m+ outlay, per Football365. The saga’s rapid pace suggests a resolution soon, with Wirtz poised to light up Anfield.
