The defending Premier League champions reportedly have "verbally agreed to a deal in principle with Bayer Leverkusen for a package reaching €150m ($171 million) add-ons included" to add Florian Wirtz this summer,

Liverpool made an improved second offer for the 22–year-old Germany playmaker last week worth around £113m, with about £100m guaranteed.

Liverpool have made a breakthrough in their pursuit of Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Florian Wirtz, reaching a verbal agreement for the German star. The Reds have been expected to secure the signing of the 22-year-old this summer, with Wirtz making Anfield his preferred destination.