Former Germany and Bayern Munich captain Philipp Lahm believes Florian Wirtz can prosper under the tutelage of Arne Slot at Liverpool

Liverpool are also ready to offer Wirtz a 'long-term' deal which is rumoured to be for at least five years until 2030. However, with Leverkusen confident Liverpool will remain at the negotiating table, the Bundesliga giants have rejected a €130m [$148m] offer as they hold out for €150m [$171m].

Liverpool are hoping to wrap up a deal for Bayer Leverkusen star Florian Wirtz but have so far been unable to agree a fee with the German club, who have quoted the Reds around £126m