Liverpool have tabled a new record £113 million offer for Bayer Leverkusen’s Florian Wirtz as the Premier League champions aim to issue a major statement of intent.

Liverpool has taken a significant step toward securing Bundesliga star Florian Wirtz, with reports confirming the club has scheduled a medical for the midfielder. The Reds have increased their offer for the Bayer Leverkusen star to around $153 million (£113 million) in a bid to secure a club-record deal.

Liverpool manager Arne Slot has spoken directly to Florian Wirtz about his playing position, according to a report, as details of the wages that the Bayer Leverkusen attacking midfielder will receive at Anfield have been revealed.