Liverpool’s summer transfer intentions have taken a decisive turn, with renewed focus on Bayer Leverkusen’s Florian Wirtz. In a report by German publication BILD, the Reds have seemingly been handed a clear path to one of Europe’s most sought-after talents following Manchester City’s surprise withdrawal from the race.

Liverpool's owners and directors have held an 'emergency meeting' to discuss the signing of Florian Wirtz as a stunning update has emerged. Wirtz is one of the leading talents in world football following his stellar performances for Bayer Leverkusen.

Recent reports have strongly linked Wirtz with a move to Bayern Munich, though Leverkusen are understood to be holding out for a fee of around £126million. City were also believed to be in the race and held talks with Wirtz’s representatives, particularly as they look for a replacement for Kevin De Bruyne, who will leave the club this summer.

MANCHESTER CITY have pulled out of the race to sign Florian Wirtz, reports suggest. City had been eyeing a potential deal for the German to make him the successor to Kevin de Bruyne, who is

Not since the rise of Mesut Ozil has European football witnessed a No 10 so intelligent and selfless with his movement as Leverkusen's Wirtz

Bayer Leverkusen superstar Florian Wirtz has advised he needs to opt for a move to Liverpool over rival suitors Bayern Munich if he wants to take his career to the next level and after the Reds’ fellow Premier League suitors Manchester City pulled OUT of the transfer race.