Liverpool made an improved second offer for the 22–year-old Germany playmaker last week worth around £113m, with about £100m guaranteed.

Florian Wirtz is set for a Liverpool medical after they agreed a deal in principle with Bayer Leverkusen for the 22-year-old Germany midfielder, worth £127m including add-ons. (Fabrizio Romano) Hungary left-back Milos Kerkez, 21, is on the verge of a £45m move to Liverpool from Bournemouth. (Telegraph - subscription required)

Social media had an overall unflattering opinion of Florian Wirtz in his final game before a widely reported move to Liverpool.