Liverpool’s summer business may have just taken a serious step forward, with new reports suggesting that a major meeting was called at short notice to accelerate a big-money deal.
Christian Falk, writing on cfbayerninsider.com, has reported that senior figures from Liverpool have flown to Boston for a face-to-face meeting with Fenway Sports Group.
The talks are focused on Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Florian Wirtz, with the Reds pushing hard to secure the 22-year-old ahead of long-term suitors Bayern Munich.
Falk explained, “Liverpool are accelerating their interest,” and added that Michael Edwards “called [the] USA meeting” to get the numbers approved for a potential €150m transfer.
He added, “The Merseysiders are taking the next step in the poker game for Wirtz,” after the German’s family made a visit that appeared to prompt urgent internal action at Anfield.
Liverpool pressure forces Boston meeting over €150m Wirtz
Ally McCoist has expressed his concern about the rising prices for the signing of the German international but it doesn’t seem to be putting the Reds off.
With Manchester City said to be out of the running and Bayern yet to complete a deal, we’ve spotted a chance to move quickly.
The attacking midfielder has reportedly agreed two possible pathways to Munich— either this summer or next — but that plan is now under threat due to pressure from our side.
With Jeremie Frimpong seemingly on the cusp of completing his move to Merseyside, he could also play a key part in convincing his current teammate to also become a Red.
It’s not going to be a cheap deal but after years of not spending too much, if Wirtz is the man then we should be financially prepared to complete a move.
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It should be in Leverkusen’s interest to sell Wirtz away from the Bundesliga – to that end and given that Bayern have already offered £84 million ($102 million)…this should allow LFC to come in with a bid of say £90 million ($120,674,246) that is a little short of Leverkeusens said asking price of £126m ($169m) but should be enough to satisfy Leverkusen’s appetite as well as be a fair price to Liverpool…if rejected then LFC could always make an upgraded offer…in my humble opinion. YNWA!