The negotiations between Liverpool and Bayer Leverkusen regarding a deal for Florian Wirtz are expected to drag on.

Liverpool have made a second bid for Florian Wirtz, raising their offer to a club record £113m. Bayer Leverkusen are believed to want €150m for the Germany international, who would prefer a move to Anfield.

Liverpool are closing in on completing a deal for Bayer Leverkusen’s Florian Wirtz, according to Sky Sports in Germany. The deal is expected to rise to £127million (€150million), which would make the German the third most expensive signing in football history,