Liverpool has agreed a deal to sign Germany international Florian Wirtz from Bayer Leverkusen, and the German club is now searching for a replacement for the star attacker

Florian Wirtz knows what it is to be a wanted man. And now, six years after catching the eye of some of the game's biggest clubs, Wirtz is making the second high profile, contentious move of his career.

Liverpool’s fourth bid for Bayer Leverkusen midfielder is expected to be their last, with the Reds reportedly prepared to walk away from negotiations if they are knocked back again. Confidence over a third bid worth €134 million (£113 million,