The final 'key' element of the record-breaking Florian Wirtz transfer to Liverpool is being ironed out and a top source has revealed Bayer Leverkusen won't stand in the player's way, along with the ex

Bayern Munich had previously been the favourites to sign Wirtz if he decided to leave Leverkusen, only for the Reds to steal a march on the Bundesliga champions. Meanwhile, Man City had also previously withdrawn from the race for their longstanding transfer target.

Liverpool could look to drive down Bayer Leverkusen’s asking price for midfielder Florian Wirtz by offering at least one player as part of a swap deal, reports have revealed. Leverkusen are expected to stand firm on their price of €150 million (£126.