Premier League champions Liverpool have reportedly stolen a march on Bayern Munich in the race for Florian Wirtz. Here is how the Reds could use the Germany star.

News broke this morning that Liverpool FC had suddenly pulled ahead in the race for Bayer 04 Leverkusen and Germany men’s national team star Florian Wirtz — at Bayern Munich’s expense. Now, the mega-transfer — Leverkusen has reportedly been holding out for some €150M — is looking close to happening.

As Liverpool continue to be heavily linked with a move for outstanding Bayer Leverkusen talen, TEAMtalk takes a look at what some top coaches and pundits have said about what the Reds can expect if they win the race for the talented playmaker.

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