Liverpool have submitted a new £113m offer for Bayer Leverkusen attacking midfielder Florian Wirtz, raising their bid for the Germany international to a club-record fee. The Premier League champions had a £109m proposal rejected last weekend, but have returned with a package guaranteeing £100m upfront plus £13m in add-ons.
However, the offer still falls short of Leverkusen's £126m valuation, and Liverpool appear unwilling to meet the asking price. Negotiations are ongoing as the Merseyside club seeks to secure the 22-year-old, who has made clear his desire to move to Anfield.
Liverpool face competition from Bayern Munich, who are reportedly plotting a £100m raid for Wirtz. The Bundesliga champions are monitoring the situation closely and could enter the race if Liverpool fail to agree a deal with Leverkusen.
Wirtz, who has been a standout performer for Leverkusen, is seen as a long-term replacement for ageing midfielders. Liverpool are confident that a deal can be struck, but the German club's firm stance on their valuation may force the Premier League side to increase their offer further.
