BREAKING NEWS: Liverpool Make Bold Move in Florian Wirtz Pursuit After Secret Meeting.
Liverpool may have made significant progress in their pursuit of one of Europe’s brightest young stars, following the recent revelation of a behind-the-scenes meeting.
According to German football journalist Christian Falk (via The Daily Briefing on Substack), the family of Florian Wirtz—representing the Bayer Leverkusen playmaker—quietly traveled to England for a visit that included stops in Blackpool and Manchester. It’s believed that during this trip, a meeting took place with Liverpool officials.
The Wirtz family reportedly flew out at 10 a.m. aboard a private Embraer Legacy 550 jet and returned through a low-profile Dutch-German airstrip. Their travel details were uncovered in Falk’s latest report, suggesting that the talks were intended to remain under the radar.
Although Manchester City have already shown interest in the 21-year-old midfielder, reports now indicate that Liverpool might have pulled ahead in the race. Renowned journalist Paul Joyce also noted that the Merseyside club is preparing a compelling offer to convince Wirtz to join Anfield.
Competition remains fierce for Wirtz’s signature
Florian Wirtz, who is under contract with Leverkusen until 2027, is also a top target for Bayern Munich, who are confident about securing his services either this summer or in 2026.
However, Liverpool’s recent engagement—with sources suggesting they’re now ahead of Manchester City—has raised optimism about pulling off a major transfer win. David Ornstein added to the speculation, citing Liverpool’s “growing confidence” in their chances of landing the highly-rated German international.
While Wirtz has previously been linked to Premier League clubs, this marks the most concrete indication that Liverpool are seriously positioning themselves for a deal. In what promises to be an active transfer window for the Reds, bringing in Wirtz would send a strong message about their ambitions.
With Blackpool serving as an unexpected location and Manchester the stage for private discussions, this transfer saga appears to be gathering pace behind closed doors.
