According to a report from German outlet Sport1, it wasn’t primarily money or salary or even Bayer Leverkusen’s desire to send their man out of Germany and beyond the Bundesliga. Instead, it was Reds coach Arne Slot — who, like his Bayern counterpart Vincent Kompany, won his league in his first season at the helm.

Bayern Munich officials were reportedly left shocked as Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Florian Wirtz informed them of his preference to seal a summer transfer to Liverpool. The Bundesliga champions have made no secret of their desire to sign Wirtz,

Bayern Munich president Herbert Hainer has confirmed that the club are likely to miss out on Florian Wirtz to Liverpool. The Bundesliga chief said: "Max Eberl informed me that Florian Wirtz is probably leaning towards Liverpool ." We'll be bringing you the very latest updates, pictures and video on this breaking news story.