Champions Liverpool have reportedly agreed a deal to make Florian Wirtz the most expensive player in Premier League history.

Florian Wirtz’s versatility is seen as a major asset for Liverpool after a record transfer was agreed with Bayer Leverkusen – but Arne Slot has one role in mind. Wirtz will finally become a Liverpool player next week, with the 22-year-old set to undergo a medical after a £116 million deal was struck with Leverkusen.

Florian Wirtz will finalise his British-record transfer from Bayer Leverkusen to Liverpool; the Reds had been tracking the Germany international since 2020; the 22-year-old attacking midfielder could