Overview
- Liverpool have publicly signalled they will keep working with Wirtz and give him opportunities to find form under manager Andoni Iraola.
- Sources on Tuesday reported renewed links to Bayern Munich but German journalist Christian Falk said there is no evidence Bayern are preparing an active bid.
- Wirtz has produced modest numbers for Liverpool since his summer 2025 move, with roughly seven goals and 11 assists in 55 appearances and one assist in six outings this season.
- Pundits are divided: Kevin Hatchard urged patience and warned the club not to sell, while Dietmar Hamann said a sale could become likely if performance does not improve.
- The decision is complicated by his contract through 2030 and the £116m fee, which makes any transfer difficult and leaves Liverpool weighing development against financial and sporting risk.