Liverpool may have taken a major step forward in the race for one of Europe’s most exciting talents, following a covert meeting that has only now come to light.
German football insider Christian Falk, via The Daily Briefing on Substack, revealed that the Wirtz family — representatives of Bayer Leverkusen’s Florian Wirtz — recently flew to England, visiting both Blackpool and Manchester, where a meeting with Liverpool is believed to have taken place.
Taking off at 10am aboard a private Embraer Legacy 550 jet and returning via a discreet Dutch-German airstrip, the family’s movements were tracked and exposed as part of the German journalist’s latest report.
While Manchester City have already made their move, it’s understood the Reds may now be ahead in the race for the 21-year-old playmaker.
Paul Joyce also shared a belief that the Reds were ready to make a ‘strong pitch’ to the player in order to lure him to Anfield.
Florian Wirtz is wanted by many top clubs in Europe
The Germany international, under contract until 2027, is also wanted by Bayern Munich, who still feel confident they’ll land him either this summer or in 2026.
But with Liverpool now in the conversation — and reportedly further ahead than Pep Guardiola’s side — hopes are rising that the club could pull off a major coup.
David Ornstein shared his insight on a ‘growing confidence’ from the Reds that we could pull off an interesting transfer.
It’s not the first time the 2003-born midfielder has been linked with a move to the Premier League, but this is the clearest sign yet that Liverpool are positioning themselves seriously.
Wirtz would represent a statement signing for what is expected to be a very busy summer for the Reds.
With Blackpool as the unexpected backdrop and Manchester as the meeting point, this one could quietly be heating up behind the scenes.
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Makes no sense (NOT GERMAN PRAGMATISM) to sell Wirtz a once in a lifetime/generational talent to your main competitor in the BUNDESLIGA – Bayern Munich – especially when you can sell him so he plays in England (for most likely more money) – WHY WOULD/SHOULD Bayer Leverkusen’s owners do it/they would be mad to do it. Sell him to LFC – we will look after him. YNWA!
Yes. You’re very correct. LFC is the best place he can be right now.
How did you know what was on my mind?
Everytime I’ve seen him play..he’s disappointed..looks very light weight can knock him over with a feather. He’s okay for a technical league like the budesliga. Doubt he would be able to cut it in the premier league, a game every 3 days , busier Xmas period, 100mph football . Use the money for Alvarez / Rodrygo instead
Yes. You’re very correct. LFC is the best place he can be right now.
No doubt we’d all love him but realistically, I can’t see it happening. He wants Bayern. He needs to challenge himself. Playing for Bayern in a one horse race every season (bar once in 10 years) is boring. You may as well sign for Celtic. The Premier league is the most competitive league and in Slot, he will be playing for the most gifted manager around.
Everytime I’ve seen him play..he’s disappointed..looks very light weight can knock him over with a feather. He’s okay for a technical league like the budesliga. Doubt he would be able to cut it in the premier league, a game every 3 days , busier Xmas period, 100mph football . Use the money for Alvarez / Rodrygo instead
Very light? Body type & weight is almost the same with Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, which gave our midfield and defence a torrid time. He’s young, skillful and good with both legs – we need this kind of player in our team. Wirtz would be a statement signing giving Liverpool the creative spark that we lacked in tight games.
He’s German, therefore he may want to play for the best German team. Guaranteed Champions League every year where he can play against the best teams in Europe. He could stay where he is for one more year and go to Bayern on a free. Hopefully he’ll choose LFC but don’t bef on it.
Remember, BM is the breeding ground for Die Mannschaft, the German national team. I would not be surprised if he chose to stay in Germany.
Well said mates, but I’ll rather go for Reyan Cherki, Alvarez or Rodrigo. These guys are physically strong and suitable for the EPL.
Technically, yes Florian Witz is good, but I doubt if he can match the physicality of EPL.
Let’s go for the best.
YNWA.
My suggestion: Liverpool must sign Alvarez and Rodrygo
“Ornstein shared his insight” i.e. he made up some old garbage that the journo’s swallowed whole…
FW is a top talent, so make no mistake. Curtis Jones and Szoboslai can kiss the starting berth goodbye with this kid. I feel sorry for Elliott. I firmly believe that FW can bring Nunez’s goals out if Slot decides to keep him for another year.
He is like KDB, younger and better. He will have a longer time to torture the defenses of other teams.