Liverpool's third bid for Florian Wirtz looks to have been rejected, but Bayer Leverkusen may now offer a discounted deal as the Reds prepare what could be a final attempt

Liverpool make new bid of £113m for Bayer Leverkusen attacker Florian Wirtz; the offer is £100m plus £13m in potential add-ons but bid is below Leverkusens asking price of £126m; Wirtz wants to move t

Florian Wirtz knows what it is to be a wanted man. For many young footballers a summer where three of Europe's leading clubs (briefly) fought it out for his services might be enough to have their head spinning.