As well as Wirtz’s expected departure, Leverkusen lost head coach Xabi Alonso to Real Madrid and wing-back Jeremie Frimpong to Liverpool. Former Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag has replaced Alonso, with Brentford goalkeeper Mark Flekken already joining ahead of next season.

Liverpool centre-back Jarell Quansah has admitted he feels ready to take the "next step" in his career, with growing interest from Bundesliga outfit Bayer Leverkusen.

Jarell Quansah has been linked with a potential move to Bayer Leverkusen, who lost Jonathan Tah to Bundesliga rivals Bayern Munich

Liverpool are preparing to revive plans for Newcastle United winger Anthony Gordon. The Reds failed in an attempt to sign Gordon last year, but will now try again this summer, says The Sun.

Securing Florian Wirtz on the back of winning the Premier League? It doesn't get any bigger. This is probably the biggest signing in Liverpool's history. The money, the excitement, the prestige. I was incredibly excited for the Thiago Alcantara signing,