In a recent report, The Daily Star revealed that Liverpool are leading the race for Bayer 04 Leverkusen playmaker Florian Wirtz. It has been claimed that the Reds would have to rival Manchester City in pursuit of the German youngster at the end of this season.
Wirtz’s Impressive Run Of Form In Bundesliga
Wirtz is having a sensational campaign at the German club as he has managed to catch the eye with his performances for them in Bundesliga. The German attacker has been involved in 30 matches for Bayer 04 Leverkusen this season, netting eight goals and picking up 16 assists in various competitions.
The 20-year-old has been a reliable performer in the final third based on his average of 2.1 shots, 2.4 key passes and 2.7 dribbles per 90 minutes in Bundesliga. He has even been accurate when distributing the ball in the opponent’s half after making 84.8% of his attempted passes in the German first division (stats via whoscored).
His current contract at the German club will run out in the summer of 2027, so it won’t be easy for Liverpool to land him on the cheap in the summer.
What Will Wirtz Bring To Liverpool?
Wirtz is a decent dribbler with the ball at his feet and can make a few inviting chances for his teammates in the final third. He can even shoot the ball with power from long range. The German sensation is primarily an attacking midfielder but can also play as a wide player on either flank if required. Hence, he would be an excellent signing for the Reds to pull off at the end of this season.
Wirtz would bring more firepower to Liverpool‘s frontline and would help the Merseyside club compete across all fronts in the coming seasons. He would also serve as an ideal, long-term successor to Mohamed Salah at Anfield.
However, there are some concerns over whether the German talent can make a smooth transition to life in Premier League football. Still, the pros outweigh the cons of recruiting a player of Wirtz’s skillset and potential.
At 20, the Bayer 04 Leverkusen starlet has the ceiling to become a generational talent. Thus, the Merseyside giants would be wise to go all out to lure him to the north-west of England in the summer.
