Champions Liverpool have reportedly agreed a deal to make Florian Wirtz the most expensive player in Premier League history.

Arne Slot was still getting to know Liverpool and vice-versa when the new Reds boss greeted the media for the first time last July. And there was something the Dutchman was keen to get off his chest given the intrigue over his tactical approach for the team.

Florian Wirtz will finalise his British-record transfer from Bayer Leverkusen to Liverpool; the Reds had been tracking the Germany international since 2020; the 22-year-old attacking midfielder could