Anfield Watch understands that Liverpool have been aware of the player since 2019 when he was playing in Cologne's under-17 team. Scouts had been sent to assess him and the Reds attempted to sign him before he joined Bayer Leverkusen, although a move abroad was not welcomed at the time.

Liverpool have been plotting an ambitious move to sign Florian Wirtz from Bayer Leverkusen. The Germany international has been one of the best players in the Bundesliga for a couple of years now, and he is a wanted man.

Arne Slot wants to build a team capable of retaining the Premier League title and going further in next year's Champions League, having enjoyed a superb first season