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Liverpool fans were all saying the same thing after seeing Florian Wirtz’s new social media post.
Mail Sport understands the Reds are close to demolishing the British transfer record for the Bayer Leverkusen star, who has made it clear he wants to move to Anfield.
Leverkusen have made it clear they want £126million for the 22-year-old. While Liverpool currently have a bid of £109m lodged, it is understood that middle ground will be found quickly.
Richard Hughes, Liverpool’s Sporting Director, has proposed a package to his Leverkusen counterpart Simon Rolfes with easily attainable performance-related bonuses, such as Champions League qualification.
And while the ins and outs of the deal get worked out, Wirtz took to social media to share a cryptic message – which left Liverpool fans in a frenzy.
The attacking midfielder posted a photo of himself signing a fan’s book, captioned only with a writing hand emoji.
Florian Wirtz sent Liverpool fans into a frenzy after his recent social media post showed him signing a fan’s book
The Bayer Leverkusen star wants to come to Anfield but is waiting for the clubs to agree a deal
Fans on social media could not help but think Wirtz’s post was made in light of recent reports
Fans on social media were to speculate whether Wirtz’s post – amid the plentitude of recent speculation – had a double meaning.
One fan wrote on X: ‘Contract signing. Welcome to Liverpool YNWA.’
Another commented: ‘Meaning he’s about to sign the contract.’
A third said: ‘Teasing the fanbase.’
A fourth joked: ‘Florian was given a contract by Liverpool and he signed it.’
A report this week revealed Arne Slot has been crucial in getting Wirtz’s deal closer to being sealed.
Manchester City withdrew from the race to sign the German maestro, which left Bayern Munich in pole position to land him.
But during a meeting, it is said that Slot left Wirtz captivated, not only with his own passion but also that of the club and its fans.
Arne Slot is said to have been pivotal in getting Wirtz’s deal to the final stage it is at now
Elsewhere, discussions about Wirtz’s specific role similarly played a major role in his decision.
Slot was clear in his plans on where Wirtz would be playing in his title-winning side and the German was also promised that he would be a central part of Liverpool’s attack.
It is believed that this conversation was paramount in getting Wirtz’s deal to the final stage it is at now.
Wirtz’s signing would be Liverpool’s second this summer, after the Merseyside club secured a move for Jeremie Frimpong earlier this week.
