Liverpool’s Wirtz Hopes Delayed by Agent’s Firm Stance

Agent’s Clear Deadline

Florian Wirtz’s father and agent, Hans Wirtz, has firmly told Liverpool and other suitors that the Bayer Leverkusen star is off-limits until his contract expires in 2027, per Liverpool.com on May 15, 2025.

Debunking the Meeting Rumors and Liverpool’s Interest

German reports falsely claimed Wirtz and his parents met Liverpool and Manchester City in England, but Liverpool.com confirms no such talks occurred. The Reds have long admired the 22-year-old German, who boasts 18 goals and 24 assists in 42 Bundesliga games this season, per Transfermarkt. Yet, Leverkusen’s €150m ($183m) price tag and Hans Wirtz’s March 2024 statement to Kolner Stadt-Anzeiger—“Wait for the next two years”—make a summer move improbable. On X, @LFCTransferRoom called the rumors “baseless,” while @ThisIsAnfield noted the “unrealistic” cost.

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Leverkusen’s Shake-Up Fuels Speculation

Bayer Leverkusen faces upheaval, with coach Xabi Alonso heading to Real Madrid and Jeremie Frimpong linked to Liverpool as a Trent Alexander-Arnold replacement, per Bild. Frimpong’s rumored “near-done” Anfield move was downplayed by Leverkusen, but speculation persists. Alonso’s comment — “Wirtz didn’t say he only wants Bayern” — keeps Liverpool hopeful, per The Mirror.

What’s Next for Liverpool’s Pursuit

With Wirtz’s 4.2 key passes per game and 89% pass accuracy, per WhoScored, he’s a dream target for Arne Slot’s rebuild. Liverpool, leading the Premier League with 74 points, may prioritize Frimpong or other signings like Bournemouth’s Milos Kerkez, as @AnfieldWatch suggested on X, while tracking Wirtz for 2027. Bayern’s interest and Leverkusen’s potential squad overhaul add complexity, but Hans Wirtz’s stance buys Leverkusen time to maximize his value. This delay forces Liverpool to balance immediate needs with long-term ambitions, possibly targeting a midfielder like Atalanta’s Teun Koopmeiners, per Football Insider, to bolster their title charge.

About the Author

Born in London in 1986, Samuel Gray is a distinguished betting expert with a Master’s in Sports Analysis from the University of Leeds, obtained in 2011. From 2012 to 2019, he worked closely with multiple athletic organizations, specializing in performance metrics across various common sports. Gray has authored 15 academic papers, predominantly on the optimization of training regimes and injury prevention. Transitioning from research in 2020, Gray began a journalism career. He now pens analytical pieces about the nuances of common sports and contributes regularly to several sports-focused platforms, shedding light on contemporary tactics and athlete assessments.

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