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.

Liverpool are leading the race to sign Germany international Florian Wirtz from Bayer Leverkusen, sources have told ESPN.

Liverpool is leading the race for Florian Wirtz's signature - and a deal could be finalized within days. The Reds have surged ahead in the race for the 22-year-old after Manchester City stepped back from a high-profile bid and Bayern Munich faced the player's rejection.