Wirtz, 22, has emerged as a key target for Liverpool and the Germany international playmaker is keen on a move to Anfield.

Florian Wirtz's Bayer Leverkusen teammate, Nathan Tella, has spoken out about the midfielder's possible transfer this summer. The midfielder is now subject of a bid from Liverpool as talks continue to progress.

Florian Wirtz may be nearing a big-money transfer to Liverpool this summer but it was another team on his mind when he revealed which club he had a childhood dream of representing