Liverpool Open to Wirtz Exit Amid Real Madrid Speculation

As the future of Mohamed Salah continues to dominate headlines, a sensational report from Spain has dragged another Liverpool forward into the transfer spotlight. According to Defensa Central, Liverpool are allegedly prepared to sell Florian Wirtz to Real Madrid for €110 million in 2026, despite signing him for around £116 million from Bayer Leverkusen in the summer of 2025. The report claims the Reds are already open to taking a financial hit due to Wirtz’s underwhelming start at Anfield, where he has registered no goals and just five assists in 21 appearances this season.

The speculation is fuelled by Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso’s long standing admiration for Wirtz. Alonso previously worked with the 22 year old at Leverkusen, guiding the club to the Bundesliga title in 2023 24, and Defensa Central has labelled the German playmaker as Alonso’s ultimate dream signing. Wirtz’s versatility, having played across attacking midfield, both wings and even as a centre forward, is seen as a major attraction for Madrid.