Why is Liverpool willing to invest a lot of money to introduce Wiltz?

Liverpool, known for its steady signings in recent years, is about to complete a major deal that has caused a sensation in football. According to multiple media confirmed that Liverpool is very close to signing German star Florian Werz, and Leverkusen priced the talented player up to 150 million euros. The reason why this transfer has attracted widespread attention is not only because of the huge amount, but also because it is very different from Liverpool's relatively restrained signing style in recent years. You should know that in the just-passed summer transfer window, they only spent 12 million euros to introduce Chiesa, as well as the goalkeeper Mamadashvili on loan and with a buyout clause of 30 million euros.

Now, less than a year before that low-cost operation, Liverpool is preparing to spend 150 million euros to try to sign the 22-year-old German international - which is likely to be one of the most expensive transfers in Premier League history.

defeated Bayern and Manchester City, and Liverpool came from behind

Although Bayern Munich had taken the lead and was willing to offer a 100 million euro offer for Wilz, and Manchester City also regarded him as the core candidate for successor De Bruyne, in the end, Liverpool had the last laugh in this battle.

According to the German "Kicker", a key conversation between Liverpool coach Slott and Werz became a turning point. Subsequently, British media also revealed that the clubs of both sides have started formal negotiations and the transfer is close to finalization. Reporter Fabrizio Romano pointed out that Wilz has clearly informed Leverkusen: "I want to join Liverpool."

Bayern chairman Herbert Heineer also said helplessly in an interview: "Sports director Max Ebert told me that Wilz may have tended to join Liverpool. As for the situation on Leverkusen, I am not easy to predict."

Why is Liverpool willing to spend a lot of money?

Although Liverpool has maintained a rational investment strategy in the transfer market over the past few years, this pursuit of Wiltz shows their determination to return to the top in the new season. As one of the most popular young talents in Europe, Wilz has had scandals with Real Madrid and Barcelona.

Wilz, 22, performed well this season, making 46 appearances for Leverkusen, contributing 18 goals and 15 assists, and is one of the core figures in the team's winning of the Bundesliga championship. His creativity, vision and rhythm control make him considered the leader of the new generation of offensive midfielders.

If the deal is finally reached, it will become the largest single transfer expense in Liverpool's history, far exceeding the 85 million euros when Nunez was introduced in 2022.

In addition, according to British media, Liverpool will also provide Wilz with a very competitive contract: an annual salary of up to 20 million euros, which is comparable to the team's top stars.

It is worth mentioning that Liverpool has never invested more than 200 million euros in a season to sign. Their craziest transfer so far was in the 2018-19 season, when they spent a total of about €182 million to bring in the likes of Alisson, Keita, Fabinho and Shaqiri. That season, they eventually won the Champions League.

Now, with Leverkusen more willing to sell Wilz to non-Bundesliga teams, and the player himself has verbally promised to join, Liverpool is very likely to set its signing record this summer.