The deal, reportedly to cost over $150 million dollars, gives reigning Premier League champions Liverpool a marquee playmaker with versatility across the attacking parts of the pitch.

The 22-year-old registered 16 goals and 15 assists across 45 games in 2024-25, as Leverkusen finished second in the Bundesliga.

The Premier League champions want three more signings to add to Wirtz, with their spending set to soar past £250m and with their chances of a deal for a big-name striker now clear