Article by Aurelian Botezatu – published Monday, June 2, 2025, 13:01 / Updated Monday, June 2, 2025 13:01
Bayer Leverkusen has not accepted the 130 million euros proposed by Liverpool in exchange for Florian Wirtz (22 years old).
Liverpool understood relatively quickly with Florian Wirtz. Only one discussion with the star of the German national of Germany was enough to the manager Arne Slot to convince him that Anfield Road is a better option than a transfer to Bayern Munich.
Bayer Leverkusen insists on 150 million euros!
But with Wirtz's club, Bayer Leverkusen, a real “series” is announced. According to the German tabloid Bild, the “pharmacists” just rejected an offer of 130 million euros sent to their champion! It is not clear whether in this amount are “caught” and performance bonuses, but it is certain that the negotiations would be in the moment.
Leverkusen is with teeth of the figure approved by the Bayer concern, located at 150 million euros. “However, no one wants to endanger the transaction,” Bild says. Bayer knows that Liverpool's executive director, Michael Edward), has already received the approval of the club owners for 150 million euros.
Bayer Leverkusen does not want to accept a player in transaction for Florian Wirtz
Now it depends on him and the sports director Richard Hughes (45), to dynamize the negotiations with the German leadership. And it is expected to come up with a new offer. In the English press it was conveyed that Liverpool could also include a player in the “Wirtz” business, but the Germans are not fans of such a model. “Only if the negotiations do not progress, such a creative alternative would be an option,” Bild says.
Waiting for Liverpool, Bayer Leverkusen ticked a first purchase for the next season. Taken from Brentford on goalkeeper Mark Flekken. The 31-year-old Dutch goalkeeper cost her 10 million euros and will make the medical visit today.
The ranking in the Bundesliga
