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.

Florian Wirtz's potential record-breaking move to Liverpool looms on the horizon, yet it might face delays due to legal complexities as FC Koln chief Werner Wolf pledged to utilise every legal avenue to claim what they believe they are owed amid talks of the 22-year-old's transfer.

Liverpool are the clear favourites to sign Florian Wirtz from Bayer Leverkusen but Xabi Alonso's relationship with the player has led to links with Real Madrid