Real Madrid are reportedly considering a late bid to snatch Bayer Leverkusen’s Florian Wirtz from Liverpool’s grasp, despite the Reds seemingly closing in on a deal for the talented midfielder.
According to Spanish newspaper AS, Real Madrid believes the deal with Liverpool is not yet finalized, giving them an opportunity to revive their pursuit of Wirtz.
The Spanish giants are banking on their recent appointment of Xabi Alonso as manager to sway Wirtz’s decision.
Alonso, who previously worked with Wirtz at Leverkusen, could potentially convince the player to join Real Madrid instead of Liverpool.
Insiders speculate that Real Madrid’s interest in Wirtz might be linked to their ongoing negotiations with Liverpool over Trent Alexander-Arnold’s transfer.
Liverpool are demanding a fee for Alexander-Arnold to participate in the Club World Cup, which Real Madrid has shown reluctance to pay.
By expressing interest in Wirtz, Real Madrid might be attempting to pressure Liverpool into compromising on Alexander-Arnold’s transfer.
Wirtz’s future remains uncertain, and it remains to be seen whether Real Madrid’s efforts will be enough to snatch him from Liverpool’s grasp.