The further we get away from Wirtz spurning Bayern Munich, the more we learn about why he might have been open to Liverpool. Per Sport Bild journalist Christian Falk, Bayern Munich players did not get involved in the recruitment and, instead, allowed Wirtz to have some time and space to figure things out:

While no deal has been officially struck yet, reports from both England and Germany continue to indicate that everything is progressing smoothly, and the 22-year-old will be a Liverpool player next season. With Wirtz still away on international duty, it’s believed the move is more likely to be completed next week rather than this weekend.

Liverpool has taken a significant step toward securing Bundesliga star Florian Wirtz, with reports confirming the club has scheduled a medical for the midfielder. The Reds have increased their offer for the Bayer Leverkusen star to around $153 million (£113 million) in a bid to secure a club-record deal.