Bayern Munich sporting director Max Eberl says Bayern Munich wouldn't have been able to afford what Liverpool are offering Bayer Leverkusen to sign Florian Wirtz. The Reds have had three bids rejected for the 22-year-old in recent weeks, the latest of ...

The further we get away from Wirtz spurning Bayern Munich, the more we learn about why he might have been open to Liverpool. Per Sport Bild journalist Christian Falk, Bayern Munich players did not get involved in the recruitment and, instead, allowed Wirtz to have some time and space to figure things out:

An outstanding German talent declining Bayern will leave a bruise, even more so given that this was not just a financial decision

After getting turned down by Bayer Leverkusen star Florian Wirtz, Bayern Munich have shifted their focus to a Premier League star.

Liverpool are entering the final stages of negotiations to sign Florian Wirtz from Bayer Leverkusen and the arrival of the playmaker could spark the exits of others

The young talents have plenty still to learn but, within a clear structure with club and country, they can become complete players

Liverpool remains confident of signing Florian Wirtz from Bayer Leverkusen this summer with Bayern Munich's sporting director having been asked about it once again.