Liverpool in Race for Florian Wirtz as Bayern Face Premier League ThreatFlorian Wirtz, Bayer Leverkusen’s generational talent, is at the heart of one of the biggest transfer stories of the summer.

A report in Spain claims that Alonso has already spoken highly about Wirtz to his future bosses in Madrid. Defensa Central reported that in a letter of introduction, Alonso said about Wirtz: "He is the best in his position, he gives us things we do not have. He can win the Ballon d’Or."

The Reds' plan to obliterate their transfer record for Wirtz have received a huge lift, while a Bundesliga expert has marvelled at a player who is "heading straight to the very top"