Liverpool have moved a step closer to sealing a sensational deal for , with having now granted their permission for the attacking midfielder to complete a dream move to Anfield.

The reigning champions have been credited with an interest in the German since the end of the season. It was thought that they were set to face competition from and , but they both dropped out of the race for Wirtz’s signature.

have since been locked in negotiations with Leverkusen in an attempt to secure an agreement - and it now appears that they have managed just that.

According to reports in Belgium, the Bundesliga side have given Wirtz the green light to complete his move to Anfield. The clubs have agreed a fee totalling £126m for Wirtz's services with personal terms already agreed. Former Leverkusen sporting director Rudi Voller had recently given an update on talks and suggesting he felt positive that a move would eventually be completed.

“It’s no secret that he’d like to go to Liverpool,” Voller told DAZN. “I know the clubs are negotiating with each other. [But with] transfers like this [it’s] often the case that it takes a while until an agreement is finally reached. Of course, in the end, you have the feeling it will go through.

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“Florian Wirtz has proven that he is a very, very valuable player. Not only for Bayer Leverkusen but also for the national team. That’s why he costs a few euros more.”

Meanwhile, Liverpool icon also shared his feelings on the Reds’ potential deal for Wirtz and appeared to be a big fan. “There are rumours obviously, Florian Wirtz.

“A big talent who's done fantastic for Xabi Alonso at Leverkusen. He's got a huge future in front of him, so if Liverpool is the place for him, let's hope we can make it happen.”

Will Florian Wirtz be a success with Liverpool?

Should a deal be completed, Wirtz would be the second star to swap Bayer Leverkusen for Liverpool. ’s side also completed who was signed for around £35m.

Liverpool’s business does not appear likely to end there either. The Reds are also closing in on a deal for They are also hopeful of signing his Hungarian counterpart Milos Kerkes from . The Cherries have put a £45m asking price on the left-back ahead of next season.

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