FLORIAN WIRTZ has told Bayern Munich he is joining Liverpool, according to reports.
The German is one of the hottest properties on the transfer market this summer.
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But according to football journalist, Sacha Tavolieri, Wirtz is now just one step away from joining the Anfield outfit.
Mere days ago it was revealed Manchester City had pulled out of the race to sign the Bayer Leverkusen ace over concerns about the overall cost of the deal potentially reaching a figure of £252million.
The numbers involved in the deal did not deter German champions Bayern Munich or English champions Liverpool.
And according to Tavolieri, Wirtz had told City he would be joining Vincent Kompany‘s side in Bavaria.
However, the 22-year-old and his entourage are said to have had another change of heart and now told Bayern he will be joining Liverpool.
He is said to have personally told the German giants management of his decision.
And it now places him close to a move to Liverpool following reports that he was already house-hunting in the city.
The report adds that Arne Slot‘s side will finalise a transfer agreement to sign the attacking midfielder for £126m.
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Wirtz scored 16 goals and added 15 assists in 45 games this season as the club finished second in the Bundesliga under Xabi Alonso, who has also been confirmed to be leaving the club.
Liverpool’s chase for Wirtz comes after links to stunning swoops for Wirtz’s team-mate Jeremie Frimpong and Bournemouth‘s Milos Kerkez to overhaul their full-back options.
