Bayer Leverkusen star Florian Wirtz has seemingly turned down Bayern Munich in favor of a switch to Premier League champion Liverpool.

Liverpool’s pursuit of Florian Wirtz has taken a significant step forward after the club approached Bayer Leverkusen, the PA news agency understands. The club have held an interest in the 22-year-old playmaker for some time and his anticipated exit from the deposed Bundesliga champions was expected to spark a scramble for his signature.

Talks with Liverpool manager Arne Slot are believed to have swayed Wirtz, who is now hopeful of continuing his career under the Dutchman. However, despite a personal agreement with Wirtz, the finances involved in such a deal means there is still plenty of work to do.