Bayer Leverkusen attacking midfielder Florian Wirtz is the subject of transfer interest from Bayern Munich, Real Madrid and Liverpool ahead of the summer window opening

However, Liverpool have also made contact with Wirtz to express an interest in signing the playmaker this summer. (Athletic - subscription required) Liverpool will not accept a £850,000 fee from Real Madrid to allow 26-year-old defender Trent Alexander-Arnold to make an early move to the Spanish club. (Sun)

The battle to sign Bayer Leverkusen superstar Florian Wirtz is heating up, with Bayern Munich pushing to win the race for the Manchester City target.

Florian Wirtz has now firmly emerged as a Liverpool transfer target. As reports confirmed, the German international had travelled to England earlier this week to meet with Reds officials.Shop the LFC

Manchester City have met with Bayer Leverkusen's 22-year-old forward Florian Wirtz over a potential summer move. (Bild) However, Liverpool have also made contact with Wirtz to express an interest in signing the playmaker this summer. (Athletic - subscription required)

Manchester City have submitted an official bid for Bayer Leverkusen star Florian Wirtz, according to BILD. That throws a wrench into what many assumed was a clear path to Bayern Munich.