Reaction to the agreement of a £116m fee for the transfer Bayer Leverkusen's Florian Wirtz to Liverpool - which could be a British record if the add-ons are met.

Florian Wirtz knows what it is to be a wanted man. And now, six years after catching the eye of some of the game's biggest clubs, Wirtz is making the second high profile, contentious move of his career.

The 22-year-old has established himself as one of the world’s best attacking midfielders over recent years and was the talisman for Leverkusen’s incredible and unbeaten 2023–24 Bundesliga and DFB-Pokal double. Wirtz, who was wanted by perennial German talent poachers Bayern Munich, has his heart set on a move to Merseyside.

Mick: Wirtz brings huge talent and versatility which will allow Slot to rotate across many positions and also give Liverpool style changes based on the opposition and requirements for each game. Huge and fantastic signing for LFC.

LIVERPOOL could have a new-look attack next season with a potential £300million spending spree this summer. Jeremie Frimpong has already arrived and Florian Wirtz is set to be the next through the

It’s a hugely exciting transfer for Liverpool supporters, but where exactly will Wirtz fit into Arne Slot’s side? Wirtz would be a statement signing for the Reds. / IMAGO/Jan Huebner Wirtz’s ...