How Liverpool’s Record Signing Was Forged in a Living RoomLiving room spark that ignited a Bundesliga flameBefore there was the price tag. Before there were the headlines. Before the Premier League

Borussia Dortmund CEO Hans-Joachim Watzke has been called out by fans over a 'delusional' comment about Florian Wirtz's impending move to Liverpool.

After several rejected bids, Liverpool have now agreed a deal to sign Wirtz for a whopping €136.3 million (£116.1 million, $157.8 million)—making Wirtz the most expensive sale in Bundesliga history and setting him up to break the Premier League transfer record if all add-ons are met.

The deal, reportedly to cost over $150 million dollars, gives reigning Premier League champions Liverpool a marquee playmaker with versatility across the attacking parts of the pitch.

A few days before the Devers trade, it was reported that Liverpool is signing Florian Wirtz to a club-record deal in the Premier League. The connection there, of course, is that Fenway Sports Group owns both the Reds Sox and Liverpool F.C.

Liverpool appear to be landing a fierce competitor, judging by comments made from one of Florian Wirtz's ex-coaches as they close in on a club-record deal for Bayer Leverkusen star

Liverpool are on the verge of signing one of the biggest prospects in the world in Florian Wirtz, who has already shown his maturity in a bid to be the best