A crucial update on the player in question has been provided by Fabrizio Romano, which has dealt Liverpool a setback in their pursuit of one of their dream targets.

The Reds are preparing for a big summer transfer window since there are so many moving pieces at Liverpool right now.

The team has already been connected to a number of high-profile transfer targets and has identified a number of places where they want to improve.

Florian Wirtz is a quality player now being linked to Liverpool, having played attacking midfield for Bayer Leverkusen. This season, the 20-year-old has been playing at his best, and teams like Liverpool have noticed.

If Xabi Alonso decides to move to the Premier League in the summer, Wirtz is expected to follow the Spanish manager to Anfield.

Romano claims that Wirtz may choose to remain in the Bundesliga for the time being, since it is likely that he will continue to play for Bayer Leverkusen for another season.

Romano stated via Caught Offside, “I understand Florian Wirtz has spoken about his future and that for now his plan is to remain at Bayer Leverkusen – his full focus on Leverkusen and on the Euros.”

“At this time, there are no talks going on, and people close to the player think that staying at Leverkusen for at least another year is the wisest course of action. Then, in football, you never say never, but things are quiet right now.

Liverpool might engage in a waiting game.

If Liverpool can entice Alonso away from Leverkusen, their chances of acquiring Wirtz will increase. To get the midfielder to sign with them, the team may have to play a waiting game.

It is important to note that the explosive playmaker has a contract that runs until 2027, and as of right now, he does not appear to be in any hurry to leave his home nation.

Hans-Joachim Wirtz, the 20-year-old’s father and representative, said at the beginning of the month that his son is content in Germany right now.

Hans-Joachim Wirtz told Kolner Stadt-Anzeiger that Florian had a contract with Leverkusen that would expire in 2027. That is the approximate duration of his time at Leverkusen.

“It is unknown when anything will happen. It would be best to wait another two years before making any decisions.

“Xabi Alonso provides a lot of talents to Florian, and Florian is really happy to have him. He gets along well with every member of the team. It is the ideal coach at the ideal moment.

Across all competitions this season, Wirtz has produced an impressive 28 goal contributions with 11 goals and 17 assists.

Leverkusen are said to value their prized asset at over £100m and it seems as if clubs could have to play the long-game when it comes to prizing him out of the Bundesliga.