Florian Wirtz to Liverpool: Ex-Leverkusen chief shares what he knows about transfer
Liverpool’s summer transfer window is already hitting fever pitch as they desperately push to sign Bayer Leverkusen star Florian Wirtz.
Despite the Anfield faithful craving a quick deal, the German club have slapped an astronomical £126million price tag on their dazzling midfielder.
Now, in a new revelation, former Bayer Leverkusen sporting director Rudi Voller has blown the lid off the transfer with his information.
Wirtz is desperate to join Liverpool
Germany legend Voller, who spent a remarkable 17 years as Leverkusen’s sporting director before departing in 2022, has offered incredible insight into the complex discussions.
Voller, who was at the club when a 17-year-old Wirtz arrived from Koln, firmly believes the young star is eager for the Anfield move.
Speaking to The Mirror (5 June), Voller said: “It’s no secret that he’d like to go to Liverpool, I know the clubs are negotiating with each other.
“It’s often the case that it takes a while until an agreement is finally reached. Of course, in the end, you have the feeling it will go through.
“Wirtz has proven that he is a very, very valuable player not only for Bayer Leverkusen but also for the national team, that’s why he costs a few euros more.”
Voller’s candid assessment cuts through the usual transfer speculation like a knife.
It’s a crystal-clear confirmation from the highest level that Wirtz wants Liverpool, but also a stark reminder that the German club will squeeze every last penny out of the deal.
The message for Arne Slot is clear: patience will be a crucial virtue, even with the player himself seemingly pushing hard for the move to Liverpool.
What would Wirtz bring to Anfield?
If Liverpool can pull off the sensational £126million deal for Wirtz, they wouldn’t just be signing a highly-rated prospect; they’d be acquiring a genuine game-changer, made for Slot’s vision.
The Germany international isn’t merely a goalscorer or an assist king, he’s a complete attacking force who could redefine Liverpool’s midfield dynamism.
| Club | Appearances | Goals | Assists |
| Bayer Leverkusen | 197 | 57 | 65 |
Wirtz excels at breaking lines with incisive passes and intelligent movement, often finding pockets of space where others can’t.
His ability to glide past opponents with mesmerising dribbling, combined with his incredible vision and passing range, would inject a level of creativity and unpredictability that could unlock even the most stubborn Premier League defences.
Slot’s system thrives on fluid movement and quick transitions, and Wirtz’s knack for linking play and creating chances from advanced positions would be a perfect fit.
This lethal combination of creativity, goal threat, and high work rate would make him an instant upgrade and a pivotal figure in Liverpool’s midfield, offering a new dimension to their attacking prowess for years to come.
This one is getting closer, it may just take a little bit more time.