Anfield Watch understands that Liverpool have been aware of the player since 2019 when he was playing in Cologne's under-17 team. Scouts had been sent to assess him and the Reds attempted to sign him before he joined Bayer Leverkusen, although a move abroad was not welcomed at the time.

Arne Slot wants to build a team capable of retaining the Premier League title and going further in next year's Champions League, having enjoyed a superb first season

Liverpool are interested in signing Florian Wirtz from Bayer Leverkusen during the summer transfer window amid competition from Bayern Munich and Manchester City