Liverpool are leading the race to sign Germany international Florian Wirtz from Bayer Leverkusen, sources have told ESPN.
Wirtz had been expected to remain in his homeland next season, either staying put at Leverkusen or joining Bundesliga rivals Bayern Munich. However, it is now understood that Liverpool are the frontrunners to land his signature should he decide to leave the BayArena this summer.
The 22-year-old -- who has registered 57 goals and 65 assists in 197 appearances for Leverkusen -- is keen on a move to Anfield, sources have told ESPN.