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According to sources, the 22-year-old German midfielder wizard might be attracted to a new challenge in the Premier League.
Florian Wirtz. (X)
Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Florian Wirtz is said to favour a switch to Premier League champions Liverpool over a move to Bundesliga winners Bayern Munich, according to reports.
The 22-year-old German, who is contracted to Leverkusen until 2027, was touted as a replacement for departing Munich legend Thomas Muller. However, Bayern Sporting director Max Eberl, who had cited the club’s desire to rope in Wirtz as one of the reasons for not extending the contract of the World Cup-winning Muller, has reportedly told fans that the midfielder prefers a move to Merseyside.
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“I can’t say how matters will proceed with Leverkusen,” Hainer said at a Bayern fest, according to the Munich tabloid Abendzeitung.
Earlier in the month, Wirtz revealed that he was found the idea of a new challenge outside his comfort zone appealing and a move to the PL giants could fit the German’s fancies.
Liverpool ae also said to be close to a move for Leverkusen full-back Jermaine Frimpong as they prepare for life after the departure of home-grown right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold, who looks primed for a move to Spanish heavyweights Real Madrid.
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Liverpool, who wrapped up the PL title well ahead of the final game of the season, are set to lift the coveted trophy in front of an ecstatic Anfield at the conclusion of their final game of the season against Crystal Palace on Sunday in their first campaign under Dutch boss Arne Slot.
The Reds and their faithful are gearing up to bask in the glory of their latest triumph during the official presentation ceremony at the Anfield at the end of the game against Crystal Palace, and former coach Jurgen Klopp is set to be in attendance to witness the Reds get their hands on a record-levelling 20th top flight English title.
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