Wirtz’s Online Teases Send Liverpool Fans into Overdrive
Bayer Leverkusen's Florian Wirtz isn't doing much to cool down the transfer gossip. His latest social media posts—subtle likes and mysterious hashtags tied to Liverpool—have really set things off. Liverpool supporters aren’t just watching his online moves; they’re tracking reports of him house hunting around Merseyside. You don’t browse local real estate for fun when your current team just celebrated a historic season, so naturally, the speculation has taken off.
Wirtz’s name has been on Liverpool’s radar for a while. Now, several close sources say the midfielder isn’t just flirting with the Premier League champions—he’s already promised himself to Liverpool. The aim is to get the paperwork sorted well before he heads out for Germany duty in the Nations League this June. It’s a bold sign of intent from the Anfield club, raising eyebrows across Europe.
Record-Setting Offers and Transfer Dominoes
The numbers being thrown around aren’t small change. Liverpool have reportedly put together a bid that tops 150 million euros—absolutely smashing their past spending records. That’s serious cash, outdoing both Bayern Munich and Real Madrid, who were also in the running. Wirtz, already one of the Bundesliga’s top stars at just 21, seems to have Liverpool in pole position—especially with a contract promise that includes a healthier salary than Bayern’s package, even though nobody’s seen the final figures yet.
Bayern Munich aren’t out of hope, though. German reporters insist that Bayern hold a verbal agreement with Wirtz—a sort of gentleman’s pact to bring him to Bavaria once Leverkusen agree to sell. For now, that handshake agreement means little if the player’s heart (and house search) is set on Merseyside.
What’s next for Liverpool’s roster if this deal gets done? The math isn’t kind—the money for Florian Wirtz may only clear if Liverpool offload high-value players. Barcelona’s interest in Luis Diaz, for example, could finally turn into a real bid, as Liverpool would need room in both the squad and their budget. Releasing Diaz for around the €70m mark could help make this transfer saga work, but it would also leave a gap Klopp’s men would need to fill.
Leverkusen, meanwhile, are holding firm. They want the full €150m up front—an eye-watering sum, but one Liverpool’s owners seem willing to match, seeing Wirtz as a potential game-changer for next season and beyond. The next few weeks could change the face of both clubs, especially if these online clues from Wirtz become something more official before the Nations League kicks off.