While he may drift unnoticed between the lines on the pitch, Wirtz has been unable to escape the headlines during an early season transfer saga. The sought-after playmaker was initially thought to be subject of a three-way tussle between Bayern Munich, Manchester City and Real Madrid.

Liverpool are right on the cusp of getting their crowning moment as they meet Crystal Palace in the final Premier League game of the season on Sunday. The champions are gearing up for a momentous weekend and there could still be more to come with reports suggesting Florian Wirtz is close to a record-breaking move.