David Ornstein Says He’s Hearing Something Different About Wirtz to Liverpool After Deal Agreed Reports
Liverpool have reportedly reached an agreement to sign Bayer Leverkusen attacking midfielder Florian Wirtz, although David Ornstein of The Athletic has suggested he is receiving different information.
The Reds are evidently making a strong push for the German international and may be prepared to break their transfer record to secure his arrival at Anfield.
Wirtz is widely regarded as one of the top young talents in world football, and Liverpool are expected to pay a significant fee to lure him to England.
Should Wirtz put pen to paper, he would follow Jeremie Frimpong as another summer addition for Liverpool. Fresh off their Premier League triumph, the Reds appear determined to strengthen their squad further as they aim to assert their dominance in the league once again next season.
David Ornstein Hearing Different About Wirtz to Liverpool
Reports surfaced on Tuesday night claiming that Liverpool had finalised an agreement to sign Florian Wirtz this summer.
The deal is believed to be worth £126 million, including add-ons, with the midfielder expected to travel to England for medical examinations and to finalise his contract.
However, speaking on the Back Pages podcast following the reports, David Ornstein of The Athletic indicated that the story may not be entirely accurate.
“Fair play to those who are reporting it [deal agreed for Wirtz]. But that’s not what the clubs are saying. They are saying there is no agreement yet.”
| Florian Wirtz’s Bundesliga statistics – Bayer Leverkusen squad ranking | ||
|---|---|---|
| Stats | Output | Squad rank |
| Appearances | 31 | =6th |
| Assists | 12 | 1st |
| Key Passes Per Game | 1.8 | 2nd |
| Shots Per Game | 2.5 | 2nd |
| Dribbles Per Game | 2.6 | 1st |
| Match rating | 7.50 | 1st |
Whether or not an agreement was finalised last night, it seems the deal is nearing completion, and the signs are encouraging for Liverpool supporters.
The Merseyside club are clearly ready to break their transfer record based on the offers they’ve submitted for Wirtz, leaving only the finer details to be resolved to complete the signing.
Wirtz is unquestionably a player of immense potential who is already delivering impressive performances, but he’ll face the challenge of living up to the hefty price tag that comes with the move.
In other news, Sky Sports: Liverpool Favourites to Sign £50m “Mønster”; Wirtz Can Make Him Unplayable
