Liverpool are “accelerating” their transfer interest in Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Florian Wirtz, reports in Germany claim, after an emergency meeting to decide if they could afford the record-breaking fee such a deal would demand.

Latest Liverpool transfer news as Florian Wirtz speculation continues over a move to Anfield, while Ibrahima Konate talks are set to be reignited amid PSG and Real Madrid 'interest'

Liverpool have approved the record-breaking transfer of Florian Wirtz following an urgent meeting between Michael Edwards and FSG, and two reports in Germany have shared the latest on what's shaping up to be the biggest move of the summer.