Anfield Watch understands that Liverpool have been aware of the player since 2019 when he was playing in Cologne's under-17 team. Scouts had been sent to assess him and the Reds attempted to sign him before he joined Bayer Leverkusen, although a move abroad was not welcomed at the time.

The 22-year-old Germany attacker is one of the most sought-after talents in football — with Bayern Munich and Manchester City also keen.

In today's Premier League news and rumors, Man City and Liverpool both want Bayer Leverkusen's Florian Wirtz, Gary O’Neil and Pep Lijnders are in contention for