Liverpool have made initial contact with Bayer Leverkusen over a move for attacking midfielder Florian Wirtz. The Germany playmaker is emerging as a primary target for Arne Slot as the Premier League champions already begin planning for next season.

Liverpool has identified Florian Wirtz as a player who could improve Arne Slot's roster this summer, with initial contact now having been made with Bayer Leverkusen.

Communications between the clubs had already been opened after an agreement was reached for Liverpool to sign Jeremie Frimpong.