The latest Liverpool transfer news and rumours, including updates on Florian Wirtz, Hugo Ekitike, Jeremie Frimpong, Julian Alvarez, Caoimhin Kelleher and Darwin Nunez

In a bold move that signals Liverpool’s intent to build a post-Klopp era of sustained success under Arne Slot, the club has significantly stepped up its pursuit of Bayer Leverkusen star Florian Wirtz. On The Daily Red Podcast, Dave Hendrick confirmed that David Ornstein has reported an “improved second bid” from Liverpool, totalling €130 million.

Now, Liverpool are looking at signing Florian Wirtz, and while a deal is said to be close, according to Ben Jacobs, speaking on The Done Deal Show, Liverpool have a nagging doubt over this deal. Jacobs shared what he knows about Wirtz and Liverpool.

An outstanding German talent declining Bayern will leave a bruise, even more so given that this was not just a financial decision

Florian Wirtz took five days to decide to join Liverpool instead of Bayern Munich, with Arne Slot swinging the deal in the Reds' favour - potentially at a favourite's expense

Florian Wirtz has an incredibly rare trait that separates him from the rest of the world. It's been over five years since a fresh faced barely 17-year-old kid made his first appearance in the