Florian Wirtz knows what it is to be a wanted man. And now, six years after catching the eye of some of the game's biggest clubs, Wirtz is making the second high profile, contentious move of his career.

Bayern Munich director Max Eberl has admitted the Bundesliga side could not have afforded to compete with Liverpool in the race to sign Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Florian Wirtz. The Bundesliga champions publicly courted Wirtz earlier this summer and appeared to be leading the race for his signature,

Latest Liverpool transfer news and gossip as the Reds agree a £116m deal with Bayer Leverkusen for the signing of Florian Wirtz