Liverpool have raised their bid for Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Florian Wirtz, reports have revealed, but remain short of the German side’s asking price. The Reds have already failed with two offers for the 22-year-old star,

Germany can count itself lucky to have Florian Wirtz and Jamal Musiala. They are two great footballers who inspire such hope for the future, for their clubs and the national team.

This bid feels like more than just a financial outlay. It’s a show of belief in the future and in Arne Slot’s vision.