Liverpool is closing in on the signing of Bayer Leverkusen attacking midfielder Florian Wirtz, who has been hailed as one of the best players in the world by Xabi Alonso

Which Liverpool player is now expected to depart if and when Florian Wirtz signs has been revealed, while TEAMtalk has learned of how news of the Reds' imminent coup has gone down at Manchester City.

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.