Erik ten Hag's appointment as Bayer Leverkusen coach is "a done deal," according to football magazine Kicker, but it looks like the Dutchman will start his reign without star player Florian Wirtz. The former Bayern Munich reserves,

Liverpool are in talks with Florian Wirtz and should they strike a deal with Bayer Leverkusen, they could hand Bayern Munich major disappointment following their public transfer pursuit

Former Manchester United manager Erik Ten Hag is set to return to managerial duties in the upcoming season. The Dutch mastermind is going to make his debut in the German top flight. Erik Ten Hag has been confirmed as the manager of Bundesliga club Bayer Leverkusen.

The Dutchman had been out of football since leaving United in October and has reached an agreement in principle to replace Xabi Alonso.

Liverpool have already signed one player from Leverkusen, with the arrival of Jeremie Frimpong to be formally announced once the summer transfer window opens. The Dutch wing-back is already believed to have completed his medical as he prepares to replace Real Madrid-bound Trent Alexander-Arnold.

Liverpool and Bayer Leverkusen are poised for a busy summer window, with transfer talks intensifying around several high-profile players. As Jeremie Frimpong finalises his move to Anfield, focus now shifts to Florian Wirtz and Liverpool’s Harvey Elliott, who could be heading in the opposite direction.