
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.
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.