Liverpool have signed Florian Wirtz from Bayer Leverkusen in a deal worth up to £116million and the Germany international could make his debut as soon as next month

Liverpool has delivered a huge statement of intent after winning the Premier League title by signing Germany star Florian Wirtz from Bayer Leverkusen.

Liverpool supporters have often heralded their club’s ability to make world-class players rather than buy them. Under Jürgen Klopp, the Reds operated masterfully in the transfer market, often spending less than their immediate rivals but transforming those who arrived at Anfield into behemoths.