Report: Wirtz to undergo medical checks with Liverpool on Friday

Germany's Florian Wirtz looks dejected after the UEFA Nations League semi final soccer match between Germany and Portugal at Allianz Arena. Christian Charisius/dpa
Bayer Leverkusen playmaker Florian Wirtz is to undergo medical checks with Liverpool on Friday ahead of completing his transfer to the Premier League champions, the online news portal The Athletic reported on Monday.
Liverpool have reportedly agreed a fee of €136.3 million ($157.9 million) with €117.5 million due upfront and a further €18.8 million in potential add-ons to sign the Germany international.
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It represents a club-record purchase for Liverpool and sale for Leverkusen, and would be a British transfer record if the add-ons are achieved.
Leverkusen had reportedly set a €150 million fee for the 22-year-old talent, which Liverpool didn't plan to meet.
Wirtz has a contract with Leverkusen until June 2027. He had also been targeted by German champions Bayern Munich, but the Bavarians were informed that he preferred a move to Liverpool.

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