The further we get away from Wirtz spurning Bayern Munich, the more we learn about why he might have been open to Liverpool. Per Sport Bild journalist Christian Falk, Bayern Munich players did not get involved in the recruitment and, instead, allowed Wirtz to have some time and space to figure things out:

Florian Wirtz knows what it is to be a wanted man. For many young footballers a summer where three of Europe's leading clubs (briefly) fought it out for his services might be enough to have their head spinning.

Liverpool have made a second bid for Florian Wirtz, raising their offer to a club record £113m. Bayer Leverkusen are believed to want €150m for the Germany international, who would prefer a move to Anfield.