Reporter drops Wirtz claim and what he’s said privately will excite Liverpool fans

Liverpool continue to work behind the scenes as the race for one of Europe’s most sought-after midfielders takes a significant new twist.

The latest update from Belgian journalist Sacha Tavolieri has suggested that negotiations between us and Bayer Leverkusen remain ongoing, with the structure of the proposed deal still being ironed out.

He claims Florian Wirtz has made his intentions clear — again — and has reportedly stated he only wants to join Liverpool.

That in itself will be music to our ears but there’s more.