David Ornstein is reporting that Wirtz is "believed to favour Liverpool" over rival suitors Bayern Munich, and that the player has gone as far as to scout potential homes in Northwest England ahead of a possible move.

Florian Wirtz is closer to a transfer to England, as Sky's Florian Plettenberg has reported that Liverpool FC has been told by Wirtz that he will be committing to the club.Liverpool are preparing an

Wirtz has been targeted by both clubs but is believed to favour Liverpool — although they would still need to agree a deal with Leverkusen.