Liverpool is closing in on the signing of Bayer Leverkusen attacking midfielder Florian Wirtz, who has been hailed as one of the best players in the world by Xabi Alonso

The incoming Los Blancos manager has reportedly told club president Florentino Perez to get a deal done for the Bayer Leverkusen and Germany international playmaker

Liverpool FC can expect a playmaker with similar qualities to Lionel Messi, according to Bayer Leverkusen boss Xabi Alonso, should they land Florian Wirtz this summer. The Reds have sensationally emerged as the favourites to sign him, with the German edging closer to a Leverkusen exit.