Kicker reports that the blockbuster deal to send Florian Wirtz to Liverpool is now in its final stages. Germany’s most reliable footballing publication speaks of a “decisive breakthrough” on

Liverpool is edging closer to sealing a transfer move for Bayer Leverkusen attacking midfielder Florian Wirtz with its latest bid worth a total of $153 million (£113 million).

Liverpool have submitted an improved club-record bid to Bayer Leverkusen for Florian Wirtz. The Reds’ latest offer is worth an overall £113m, but still falls short of the Bundesliga outfit’s full asking price.