Liverpool have stepped up their pursuit of Florian Wirtz by lodging an improved £113m bid for the Bayer Leverkusen playmaker, sources have told ESPN.

Liverpool has taken a significant step toward securing Bundesliga star Florian Wirtz, with reports confirming the club has scheduled a medical for the midfielder. The Reds have increased their offer for the Bayer Leverkusen star to around $153 million (£113 million) in a bid to secure a club-record deal.

Liverpool make huge new Florian Wirtz transfer bid as fresh target emerges - Reds have another player in their sights as they ramp up pursuits of Wirtz and Milos Kerkez, having already signed Jeremie