Real Madrid have joined Liverpool in the race to sign Bayer Leverkusen star Florian Wirtz, with Xabi Alonso eager for a reunion in Spain.

Florian Wirtz looks set to move to Liverpool - and the talented German will be hoping his transfer to Merseyside will be smoother than the time controversy engulfed him

Liverpool has made initial contact with Bayer Leverkusen for Florian Wirtz but the latest claims in Germany suggest that Real Madrid also considered a move for the 22-year-old

A stunning report is adamant Real Madrid can steer Florian Wirtz away from Liverpool and towards Spain by way of their trump card, while Fabrizio Romano has also weighed in on the transfer saga

Erik ten Hag has given his first press conference as Bayer Leverkusen head coach. The former Manchester United boss has longed been tipped as one of the favourites to replace Xabi Alonso, who has

It is Liverpool who are leading the race for Wirtz after the Germany international informed Bayern Munich of his desire to move to Anfield. With Manchester City withdrawing their interest amid concerns over the price of a deal, the Reds appeared to be the most likely landing spot for the 22-year-old.

The incoming Los Blancos manager has reportedly told club president Florentino Perez to get a deal done for the Bayer Leverkusen and Germany international playmaker

The coach is looking for a midfielder with vision to accompany Tchouaméni, Valverde, Camavinga, and Bellingham in the rotation. The German, the best and the most expensive. Paz would cost nine million.

Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Florian Wirtz was named ahead of both Bayern Munich's Harry Kane and Michael Olise in a vote among Bundesliga players for the league's player of the year