Liverpool Nears Record £100m Florian Wirtz Transfer

Liverpool is poised to break its transfer record with the imminent signing of Florian Wirtz from Bayer Leverkusen, with the deal reportedly valued between £109 million and £126 million. Wirtz, a 22-year-old playmaker who recorded 16 goals and 15 assists last season, is regarded as one of Europe's most talented young players and has expressed enthusiasm about joining Liverpool. This transfer would also make Wirtz Germany's most expensive export and surpass Darwin Nunez as Liverpool's priciest acquisition. Despite strong interest from other top clubs like Real Madrid, Bayern Munich, and Manchester City, personal terms with Liverpool are said to be agreed upon. Liverpool's ambition continues with potential signings such as Crystal Palace captain Marc Guehi, who is attracted by Liverpool's recent trophy wins and competitive prospects. Meanwhile, the club has no plans to sell key forward Luis Diaz, despite ongoing speculation linking him to Barcelona and Al-Nassr. Former Liverpool player Stan Collymore has commented on the pressures Wirtz will face but highlighted the club's approach of investing in players with high potential for growth rather than just blockbuster signings.