Bayer Leverkusen star Florian Wirtz has seemingly turned down Bayern Munich in favor of a switch to Premier League champion Liverpool.

Bayern Munich president Herbert Hainer admits Florian Wirtz is close to joining Liverpool. The Bayer Leverkusen attacker is in talks with Bayern, Manchester City and Liverpool about a move away from Bayer this summer. However, Hainer has declared Bayern believe Wirtz is now a step away from signing with the Reds.

Talks with Liverpool manager Arne Slot are believed to have swayed Wirtz, who is now hopeful of continuing his career under the Dutchman. However, despite a personal agreement with Wirtz, the finances involved in such a deal means there is still plenty of work to do.