Liverpool have been given further encouragement that a blockbuster deal for Florian Wirtz is on the cards this summer after a German outlet  cast serious doubts over the prospects of a move to Bayern Munich – seemingly leaving the Reds with one hurdle left to cross before sealing a club-record deal.

Bayern Munich legend Stefan Effenberg criticises Liverpool transfer target Florian Wirtz for deliberating over his next career move

Manchester City are backing away from the race to sign Florian Wirtz, a source has told ESPN. The Germany midfielder had been earmarked as a possible replacement for Kevin De Bruyne, who will leave the Etihad Stadium at the end of the season.