Florian Wirtz reportedly rejected a move to Manchester City over concerns Pep Guardiola would not remain in his role until the end of his contract. Liverpool’s pursuit of the German international took a significant step forward after the club approached Bayer Leverkusen over the weekend.

Manchester City didn't reject Florian Wirtz, he rejected them, and Pep Guardiola is to blame for the playmaker's imminent move to Liverpool.

Liverpool are closing in on a club-record deal for Bayer Leverkusen star Florian Wirtz, but Micah Richards and Alan Shearer share the same concern.