Bayern Munich sporting director Max Eberl has hit back at his own player, Joshua Kimmich, over comments he made about Florian Wirtz 's impending transfer to Liverpool. The 22-year-old made his preference of the English champions over the German heavyweights clear - paving the way for a £116m agreement.

Liverpool have agreed a deal to sign Florian Wirtz from Bayer Leverkusen for an initial $135 million, according to CBS Sports sources. The agreement to sign the German international could ultimately break the British transfer record set by Chelsea when they signed Enzo Fernandez from Benfica for just short of $145 million.

After several rejected bids, Liverpool have now agreed a deal to sign Wirtz for a whopping €136.3 million (£116.1 million, $157.8 million)—making Wirtz the most expensive sale in Bundesliga history and setting him up to break the Premier League transfer record if all add-ons are met.

Following a short break, the summer transfer window is back open and Liverpool can once again start doing their business. The first port of call will be Bayer Leverkusen's Florian Wirtz - who is set to join for a fee that could reach £116m when add-ons are taken into consideration.

How Liverpool’s starting lineup could look next season if recent transfer rumours come to fruition. Liverpool are powering through this already thrilling summer transfer window and are on the cusp of welcoming Florian Wirtz to Anfield.

Liverpool are closing in on a record £116million transfer for Florian Wirtz with the Bayer Leverkusen star expected to complete a dream move to Anfield imminently

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