The further we get away from Wirtz spurning Bayern Munich, the more we learn about why he might have been open to Liverpool. Per Sport Bild journalist Christian Falk, Bayern Munich players did not get involved in the recruitment and, instead, allowed Wirtz to have some time and space to figure things out:

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.

Kicker reports that the blockbuster deal to send Florian Wirtz to Liverpool is now in its final stages. Germany’s most reliable footballing publication speaks of a “decisive breakthrough” on

Bayern Munich has reportedly agreed a deal with Bayer Leverkusen to take Germany defender Jonathan Tah to the Club World Cup.

Bayern Munich have signed Jonathan Tah from Bayer Leverkusen, but a dispute over a five-million-euro early release fee for the Club World Cup has sparked tension between the Bundesliga giants.

Bayern Munich announced the signing of Jonathan Tah as a free agent, with a contract set to begin on July 1st following the expiration of his deal with Bayer Leverkusen.Since then, the