Real Madrid have reportedly not lost hope of signing Liverpool target Florian Wirtz and believe they could launch a successful late hijack. Wirtz is widely expected to complete a move to the Premier League champions, but a deal with Bayer Leverkusen is not done yet.

Liverpool are closing in on what could be a record-breaking capture of Bayer Leverkusen superstar Florian Wirtz, who has provided a little window into the kind of character he is behind the scenes

Attack is obviously a particular area of focus, with French outlet L’Equipe claiming that United have joined the race for Mateta, who is entering the final year of his contract at Selhurst Park after winning the FA Cup and could also yet return to Ligue 1 as he bids to get back in the France squad.

Florian Wirtz has taken to social media as he continues to be linked with a move to Liverpool this summer. As reported by the ECHO over the weekend, negotiations are ongoing between the Reds and Bayer Leverkusen over a deal for the 22-year-old.

After getting turned down by Bayer Leverkusen star Florian Wirtz, Bayern Munich have shifted their focus to a Premier League star.

An outstanding German talent declining Bayern will leave a bruise, even more so given that this was not just a financial decision

Florian Wirtz has reportedly chosen Liverpool as his next destination despite strong interest from Bayern Munich. Even though his current contract at Bayer Leverkusen is valid until the summer of 2027,

The Reds are closing in on a record-breaking deal for Wirtz after hijacking Bayern Munich's proposed swoop for the player, with the German giants ridiculed for missing out on their top target

News broke this morning that Liverpool FC had suddenly pulled ahead in the race for Bayer 04 Leverkusen and Germany men’s national team star Florian Wirtz — at Bayern Munich’s expense. Now, the mega-transfer — Leverkusen has reportedly been holding out for some €150M — is looking close to happening.

Former Bayern Munich and Real Madrid star Toni Kroos has had his say on Florian Wirtz's potential club-record move to Liverpool

Wirtz has been targeted by both clubs but is believed to favour Liverpool — although they would still need to agree a deal with Leverkusen.

Amid a concerning lack of developments in Liverpool's moves for Jeremie Milos Kerkez and Florian Wirtz, transfer guru Fabrizio Romano has revealed his expectations on all three deals.