Florian Wirtz: Liverpool edge closer to record signing | The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentIndependentIndependent Bulletin homepageSocial PartnerWe are 8 logo (opens in a new tab)AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleWill CastleFriday 20 June 2025 15:01 BSTWhy Florian Wirtz To Liverpool Is Worth EVERY PennyFlorian Wirtz is undergoing a medical at Liverpool for a British record £116m transfer from Bayer Leverkusen, with the move imminent.Liverpool's fourth offer, an initial £100m plus add-ons, was accepted after three previous bids were rejected by Leverkusen.Wirtz chose Liverpool and agreed personal terms two weeks ago, despite interest from other major clubs like Bayern Munich and Manchester City.The £116m fee makes Wirtz the most expensive player in British football history, surpassing Moises Caicedo's £115m transfer to Chelsea.Wirtz was instrumental in Leverkusen's unbeaten domestic season, scoring 34 goals in two seasons and being named Bundesliga Player of the Year, following a recovery from a 2022 ACL injury.In fullFlorian Wirtz taking Liverpool medical ahead of £116m moveThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in