Bayer Leverkusen Rejects Liverpool's $140M Offer for Florian Wirtz

Bayer Leverkusen have told Liverpool to return with an even more substantial proposal afterwards Premier League The champions made an offer of £113 million for Florian Wirtz.

Arne Slot Has appointed Wirtz, at 22 years old, as his assistant. leading transfer target this summer As he aims to reinforce a Liverpool team that clinched the Premier League title in the previous season.

Wirtz is considered one of the most gifted footballers in Europe, with nearly 200 outings for Bayer Leverkusen and 30 international appearances for Germany under his belt.

It was reported on Saturday that Liverpool had submitted a new bid to Bayer Leverkusen for Charles De Ketelaere, valued at approximately £113 million.

The agreement would ensure Bayer Leverkusen receives £100 million, with an additional potential payment of up to £13 million in bonuses.

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But The Times Bayer Leverkusen has rejected that offer and remains firm on their requested price of £126 million (€150 million).

Although Leverkusen continues to disappoint Liverpool, the Reds are anticipated to host Wirtz at Anfield before long.

The Bundesliga team is awaiting another proposal from Liverpool, which intends to make Wirtz their highest-priced acquisition ever.

An agreement is expected to be made for Wirtz to depart with a sum falling between Liverpool’s most recent bid of £113 million and Bayer Leverkusen’s demanded price of £126 million.

Wirtz is eager to join Anfield and has made a move to Liverpool his top priority, even though he has other options. catching attention from Manchester City and Bayern Munich .

Germany's sports director regarding Liverpool's interest in Florian Wirtz

'It's well known that he wants to join Liverpool. I am aware that the clubs are currently in negotiations with one another.'

'It usually takes some time before an agreement is ultimately achieved. Naturally, once it concludes, you feel confident that it will come to fruition.'

'Florian Wirtz has demonstrated his immense value as a player. His importance extends beyond just Bayer Leverkusen to include the national team. This is precisely why he commands a higher price tag.'

Rudi Voller speaking to DAZN

The attacking midfielder will participate in Germany’s Nations League playoff for third place against France on Sunday.

The newly appointed manager of Bayer Leverkusen, Erik ten Hag, acknowledges that Wirtz’s exit is probable, as he has Already lost Netherlands defender Jeremie Frimpong to Liverpool .

Jonathan Tah, Leverkusen's deputy captain and a player who has been of interest to multiple Premier League teams for a considerable time, has now departed to sign with Bayern Munich.

Liverpool in talks to sign Milos Kerkez

While working on a deal for Wirtz, Liverpool are also driving to secure Milos Kerkez from Bournemouth .

The Cherries are seeking £45 million for the versatile left-back, whom Liverpool sees as a potential long-term successor to legendary player Andy Robertson.

Jamie Carragher has encouraged his old team to sign the 21-year-old Kerkez for Liverpool. However, Liverpool intends to lower that price and aims to spend approximately £30 million on the Hungarian international player.

'Kerkez has been a revelation at Bournemouth,' Carragher stated earlier this year. 'The technical director who brought him to Bournemouth [Richard Hughes] is now serving as the sporting director at Liverpool.'

'Kerkez appears to be a strong defender with an assertive playing style. Since joining the Premier League, he has performed exceptionally well and is definitely a player to keep an eye on as he could have a promising career ahead, regardless of whether he remains with his current team or transfers elsewhere.'

'Clearly, Richard Hughes must be quite familiar with the player [Kerkez] and has a high regard for him. I'm certain he will be aware of his contractual status since he likely handled the agreement himself.'

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