Bayer Leverkusen are holding out for a huge fee in transfer negotiations with Liverpool over Florian Wirtz, who is keen to move to Anfield.

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Liverpool have been told to pay a fee totalling £118m to complete a deal for Bayer Leverkusen star Florian Wirtz, according to . The Germany international has emerged as the Reds' primary transfer target this summer but the 2023-24 Bundesliga champions are keen to ensure they squeeze every available penny out of the current English title holders.

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The Mail's report adds Leverkusen would ideally want around £126m from Liverpool to complete the deal, but Arne Slot's side aren't prepared to go that high. However, a sum that reaches £118m with add-ons and bonuses could be enough to persuade the German side to finalise Wirtz's exit.

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Wirtz had also attracted interest in recent months from Bayern Munich and Manchester City, but Liverpool swiftly emerged as his favoured destination. If he were to secure a move to Anfield, Wirtz would add to the Reds' already-strong midfield core which features Ryan Gravenberch, Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai.

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Wirtz's future could be wrapped up quickly once he finishes international duty with Germany. Liverpool are also hoping to secure a move for Bournemouth's Milos Merkez, who would add competition for Andy Robertson at left-back.