Liverpool transfer stance on Florian Wirtz confirmed as £100m rumours intensify

Liverpool are not planning on making a move for in-demand Bayer Leverkusen attacking midfielder Florian Wirtz this summer.

The Reds have seen their name floated as a potential suitor for Wirtz, who enjoyed a hugely successful campaign with Xabi Alonso's side.

The 21-year-old scored 18 goals and contributed 20 assists in 49 games as Leverkusen claimed the Bundesliga and German Cup double while also reaching the Europa League final.

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Such form has seen Wirtz called up for Germany's squad for the forthcoming European Championships and seen him linked with a number of leading clubs including Real Madrid, Manchester City, Bayern Munich and Liverpool.

The Reds, though, are not in the running. Wirtz has operated primarily as a central attacking midfielder, a position Liverpool don't regard as a priority this summer, particularly given the player's expected asking price of more than £100million. And, in any case, it is understood Wirtz will remain at Leverkusen for at least the next campaign.

Spanish news outlet Marca, meanwhile, has claimed Wirtz and his representatives have a verbal agreement to move to Real Madrid next summer.