There is a sense of "expectation" Liverpool will soon agree a fee for Florian Wirtz, with the Reds also taking the 'final steps' towards another £42m deal.

Florian Wirtz has one clear shirt number alternative should he complete a summer transfer to Liverpool. The Germany international is subject of interest from the Premier League champions, though they have seen two bids rejected by Bayer Leverkusen - including a club-record £109m offer.

Florian Wirtz has denied reports that he wants the No. 10 shirt if he joins Liverpool this summer, in the Bayer Leverkusen star's strongest hint yet that a move to Anfield is progressing.