Liverpool have launched a plot to hijack Manchester City's move for Florian Wirtz with the race for the Germany star taking another turn, according to a report.
Wirtz's parents met City officials on Tuesday during a flying visit in England - but didn't speak to Pep Guardiola, with the club's manager out of the region ahead of the FA Cup final this weekend.
City have long since hoped to lure Wirtz to the club and are pressing ahead with attempting to secure a deal in light of Kevin De Bruyne's departure after 10 years at the Etihad Stadium.