Bayern Munich reportedly "fear" Liverpool in the race to sign Bayer Leverkusen and Germany sensation Florian Wirtz. Earlier this month, the ECHO reported that the Reds were admirers of the Leverkusen star and were keeping tabs on his situation ahead of the summer transfer window.

Manchester City are backing away from the race to sign Florian Wirtz, a source has told ESPN. The Germany midfielder had been earmarked as a possible replacement for Kevin De Bruyne, who will leave the Etihad Stadium at the end of the season.

Bayern Munich is still the frontrunner to land Bayer Leverkusen star Florian Wirtz, but Liverpool FC is preparing to at least attempt to make a steal in this transfer battle per Sport Bild journalist Christian Falk.