Belgian Sky Sports reporter Sacha Tavolieri believes Manchester City have pulled out of the race for Florian Wirtz in part due to the player's decision to join Bayern Munich - a fact that would also be damaging to Liverpool's chances if true.

Manchester City have been linked with a move for Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Florian Wirtz in the summer transfer window as Pep Guardiola's side look to rebuild going into next season

Manchester City cool their interest in Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Florian Wirtz because of soaring costs of the deal, writes BBC Sport's Sami Mokbel.

Florian Wirtz has sent the Liverpool hierarchy the right kind of messages with his behaviour inside and outside of the dressing room after the Reds approached his representatives

Liverpool is set to return to the pitch on Monday, facing Brighton and Hove Albion in their Premier League comeback. The focus has largely been on transfers, with the Reds' stars and coaching staff enjoying a well-deserved break following their Premier League triumph.

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