The 22-year-old had been one of the Reds’ star players during Jurgen Klopp’s final weeks in charge and had looked poised to flourish under new head coach Arne Slot. With the Dutchman favouring a 4-2-3-1 system,

Liverpool has taken a significant step toward securing Bundesliga star Florian Wirtz, with reports confirming the club has scheduled a medical for the midfielder. The Reds have increased their offer for the Bayer Leverkusen star to around $153 million (£113 million) in a bid to secure a club-record deal.

Liverpool have stepped up their pursuit of Florian Wirtz by lodging an improved £113m bid for the Bayer Leverkusen playmaker, sources have told ESPN.