Florian Wirtz has been criticised after Germany's loss to Portugal while the 'almost Liverpool player' has been asked directly about his impending move.

Florian Wirtz has denied reports that he wants the No. 10 shirt if he joins Liverpool this summer, in the Bayer Leverkusen star's strongest hint yet that a move to Anfield is progressing.

Talks with Liverpool manager Arne Slot are believed to have swayed Wirtz, who is now hopeful of continuing his career under the Dutchman. However, despite a personal agreement with Wirtz, the finances involved in such a deal means there is still plenty of work to do.