The Reds are drawing ever closer to one of the most exciting deals in their history with a move for Wirtz now on the cusp - and with FOUR other signings soon expected to follow

When Bayern Munich legend Karl;-Heinz Rummenigge called Bayer Leverkusen ace the best player in Germany, it raised a lot of eyebrows. Now, per Süddeutsche Zeitung (via @iMiaSanMia), we know why Rummenigge and Uli Hoeneß felt the way they did about Wirtz and also why they felt he was so special:

Liverpool target Jeremie Frimpong also discussed by Devin Ozek, who worked with sporting director Simon Rolfes at Leverkusen; Xabi Alonso and Jonathan Tah also discussed as Ozek lifts lid on clubs tra

It is Liverpool who are leading the race for Wirtz after the Germany international informed Bayern Munich of his desire to move to Anfield. With Manchester City withdrawing their interest amid concerns over the price of a deal, the Reds appeared to be the most likely landing spot for the 22-year-old.

A stunning report is adamant Real Madrid can steer Florian Wirtz away from Liverpool and towards Spain by way of their trump card, while Fabrizio Romano has also weighed in on the transfer saga.

Real Madrid have joined Liverpool in the race to sign Bayer Leverkusen star Florian Wirtz, with Xabi Alonso eager for a reunion in Spain.

Liverpool have opened talks with Bayer Leverkusen over a deal to sign Florian Wirtz, who reportedly rejected a move to Manchester City earlier this month

Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Florian Wirtz was named ahead of both Bayern Munich's Harry Kane and Michael Olise in a vote among Bundesliga players for the league's player of the year