Liverpool have raised their bid for Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Florian Wirtz, reports have revealed, but remain short of the German side’s asking price. The Reds have already failed with two offers for the 22-year-old star,

Liverpool are closing in on a club-record deal for Bayer Leverkusen star Florian Wirtz, but the German's arrival could spell the end for another of Arne Slot's players

Florian Wirtz knows what it is to be a wanted man. For many young footballers a summer where three of Europe's leading clubs (briefly) fought it out for his services might be enough to have their head spinning.