Liverpool are interested in signing Bayer Leverkusen attacking midfielder Florian Wirtz, according to the Daily Star.
The English tabloid claims that manager Jurgen Klopp is a “huge admirer” of the German international, and the Reds could potentially compete with the likes of Manchester City, Chelsea and Bayern Munich for the player’s services.
Supporters on X are very much behind making an offer for Wirtz, although some are not sure where the 20-year-old would fit into Klopp’s starting lineup:
This is a dream come true if it happens
— Anfield4EVER 🇵🇸 (@RIAnfieldScouse) November 5, 2023
GET HIM NOW
— Carbide (@amanpooni6) November 5, 2023
I really hope this is true
— Maxwell Mbugua (@MaxwellMbugua15) November 5, 2023
What a signing it would be!
— Bruno Rodrigo (@brunor8s) November 5, 2023
Naaa we need a defender
— Denzel (@Denzelkm88) November 5, 2023
The lad is good.
— AL48 (@AL48C) November 5, 2023
Mmmm 😋 I like this one
— forex trader Nicolex (@Lelastarx1) November 5, 2023
He’s great but not what LFC need.
— EasyPeasy (@Pea26855103Easy) November 6, 2023
The Daily Star claim that the German could “fill Mo Salah’s record-scoring boots” but the pair are not really similar types of player.
Salah is very much a forward, who plays off the right wing, cutting in onto his strong left foot. In contrast, Wirtz is a right-footed no.10 who can be played on the right flank if needed.
In addition to question marks about his suitability for Liverpool’s tactical setup, Leverkusen will reportedly demand at least £80m to sell Wirtz.
The Bundesliga side want more than their current record transfer fee received, which is the £71m that Chelsea paid for Kai Havertz back in 2020.
While Wirtz is clearly a very talented player, he would be a luxury signing for the Reds, rather than one they really need.
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