Liverpool have made a second bid for Florian Wirtz, raising their offer to a club record £113m. Bayer Leverkusen are believed to want £150m for the Germany international, who would prefer a move to Anfield. Liverpool’s initial proposal came to £109m, including add-ons, but they have now submitted an improved offer with a greater guarantee of £100m.

Liverpool have tabled a new record £113 million offer for Bayer Leverkusen’s Florian Wirtz as the Premier League champions aim to issue a major statement of intent.

Liverpool are closing in on a deal to sign Florian Wirtz from Bayer Leverkusen but they have had mixed success with their imports from Germany.