Bayer Leverkusen's rising star Florian Wirtz has revealed his admiration for a Liverpool player following their pre-season encounter, fuelling speculation over a potential blockbuster move to Anfield.
The 20-year-old German playmaker, valued at a staggering £116m, admitted he was particularly impressed by one Reds star during the friendly, though he stopped short of naming names.
Wirtz's Premier League Ambitions
Speaking after the match, Wirtz said: "There's one Liverpool player who really stood out to me. His quality is exceptional, and it's clear why they're such a strong team." The comments have set tongues wagging about a possible future move to Merseyside.
British Record Transfer Looms
With Leverkusen reportedly demanding a British record fee of £116m for their prized asset, any potential transfer would smash current Premier League spending records. Liverpool's interest, while unconfirmed, would represent a major statement of intent in the transfer market.
Wirtz added: "The Premier League is undoubtedly one of the best leagues in the world. The intensity and quality is something every player notices immediately."
Settling at Leverkusen – For Now
Despite the transfer rumours, Wirtz insisted he remains focused on his current club: "I'm very happy at Leverkusen. We have big ambitions this season, and I'm concentrating on helping the team achieve our goals."
However, with Liverpool potentially in the market for creative reinforcements, this pre-season encounter may have planted the seeds for one of football's biggest future transfers.
