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'Make it happen' - Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard gives glowing Florian Wirtz endorsement and urges former club to complete transfer for Bayer Leverkusen star quickly

<p>Wirtz was a driving force behind Bayer Leverkusen's unprecedented success last season. The midfielder contributed 18 goals and 20 assists across all competitions, playing a crucial part in the club's remarkable domestic campaign. The German side claimed their first-ever Bundesliga title, lifted the German Cup and advanced all the way to the Europa League final.</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>Despite serious interest from Bayern Munich and Manchester City, Wirtz appears inclined toward a move to Liverpool, impressed by Arne Slot's vision and the environment at the reigning Premier League champions. The Dutch manager is understood to have held successful discussions with Wirtz, outlining a clear vision for the player's development within his system, which has further impressed the attacking midfielder. </p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>Speaking to TNT Sports, Gerrard said: "There are rumours obviously, Florian Wirtz. A big talent who's done fantastic for Xabi Alonso at Leverkusen. He's got a huge future in front of him, so if Liverpool is the place for him, let's hope we can make it happen."</p>

WHAT GERRARD SAID

<p>While Liverpool are <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/florian-wirtz-subtle-response-liverpool-transfer-germany-loss-portugal-nations-league/blt06b785f4adf9bd16" target="_blank">now seen as frontrunners for the midfielder's </a>signature, negotiations with Bayer Leverkusen remain ongoing. Liverpool's initial approach included a base fee of £84 million ($114m) supplemented by £12.6m in performance-based add-ons. When that offer was turned down, the Reds returned with an improved package worth around £109.6m ($149m) - but Leverkusen once again stood firm. Despite the setbacks, Liverpool sporting director Michael Edwards has received approval to <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/liverpool-permission-record-bid-florian-wirtz-bayer-leverkusen-valuation-germany/blt3a06095626489056" target="_blank">commit up to €150m (£127m/$173m)</a> from the club's transfer budget to finalize a deal for Wirtz.</p>

DID YOU KNOW?

<p>After falling short <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/liverpool-florian-wirtz-brutal-tackle-man-utd-star-bruno-fernandes-in-germany-portugal-clash/bltc5b2f7f349c448cd" target="_blank">against Portugal in the Nations League semi-finals</a>, Wirtz and his Germany teammates are set to compete in the third-place play-off against the loser of the Spain vs France match.</p>

WHAT NEXT FOR WIRTZ?

'Make it happen' - Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard gives glowing Florian Wirtz endorsement and urges former club to complete transfer for Bayer Leverkusen star quickly | Goal.com

Steven Gerrard backed Florian Wirtz to shine at Anfield and urged Liverpool to complete the transfer quickly.

&apos;Make it happen&apos; - Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard gives glowing Florian Wirtz endorsement and urges former club to complete transfer for Bayer Leverkusen star quickly