Liverpool learn of 'two Florian Wirtz agreements' as mammoth transfer deal awaits

Liverpool are reportedly losing ground in the race to secure the signature of Florian Wirtz this summer due to two agreements already in place.

The playmaker has been heavily linked with a move to Anfield previously, with Manchester City, Bayern Munich and Real Madrid also said to be among a host of clubs monitoring his progress.

Wirtz asserted himself as one of the best young prospects in Europe last season when leading Bayern Leverkusen to an unbeaten Bundesliga campaign, scoring 11 goals and registering 11 assists in 32 league appearances.

The 21-year-old has been linked with a big-money move away from Germany as a result of his stellar campaign, with Liverpool said to be among his admirers and expected to splash the cash this summer under Arne Slot.

However, the Reds may have to turn their attention away from Wirtz as a deal does not appear plausible for the Merseyside outfit.

According to Marca, there are ‘two agreements’ in place already ahead of any move away from Leverkusen – with the first of which being that he will not be leaving the BayerArena this summer.

Instead, Wirtz is said to intend on leaving the club ahead of the 2025/26 season rather than this summer, with his sights firmly set on retaining the Bundesliga title next season under Xabi Alonso.

The Leverkusen academy product also has a ‘verbal agreement’ in place with Real Madrid which could see him head to the Santiago Bernabeu in 2025. Wirtz has reportedly already agreed on personal terms with Los Blancos, which could accelerate negotiations next year.