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.

Liverpool remain on standby to sign Florian Wirtz despite the expectation being that the star is most keen on a move to Bayern Munich, with both Sky Sports News journalist Kaveh Solhekol and Fabrizio Romano explaining how a blockbuster transfer could yet come off.

Transfer news LIVE!The summer window opens in less than two weeks as clubs across Europe continue to work on major deals in a bid to get business done early. Arsenal are keen to sign the striker they so desperately crave and Viktor Gyokeres appears to be top of their wishlist amid reports that a £59million fee has been agreed.

He has now decided to remain in Germany and join Bayern, despite strong interest from the Premier League. Wirtz will form a creative duo with Jamal Musiala at Bayern. Both players already share a strong connection as teammates for the German national team and could flourish under Vincent Kompany’s guidance.

Real Madrid are the current favourites to sign German star playmaker Florian Wirtz from Bayer Leverkusen this summer. talkSPORT BET are pricing the Spanish side at 7/4 to sign the Germany

Liverpool are aiming to sign Florian Wirtz from Bayer Leverkusen. Michael Edwards is set to meet Liverpool owners Fenway Sports Group (FSG) to discuss the potential signing of Florian Wirtz, reports suggest.

Manchester City are determined to sign Morgan Gibbs-White from Nottingham Forest after deciding to abandon their pursuit of Florian Wirtz.

Understandably, that has left many City supporters showing feelings of disappointment, fear, and anger when looking towards the future without their legendary Belgian creator or the ideal replacement for such a figure within the playing squad. But can club officials still get things right in the market?