Liverpool have entered the race to sign highly-rated midfielder Florian Wirtz from Bayer Leverkusen. 

The 20-year-old is drawing interest from across Europe with Premier League rivals Manchester City and Chelsea also reportedly interested in the German international.

Wirtz has already picked up seven goal contributions in the Bundesliga this season to help propel Leverkusen to the top of the table ahead of Bayern Munich, who are also thought to be keen on the youngster.

According to The Daily Star, Jurgen Klopp is a huge admirer of the 12-cap international and believes he would be able to fill the gap left by Mohamed Salah if the Egyptian were to leave next summer.

The Reds already have a formidable attack and adding an emerging star like Wirtz would be a huge step towards their goal of snatching City's Premier League crown.

Leverkusen look set to push Bayern in a title race under Xabi Alonso this term making the attacker's chances of leaving in January very slim.

The skilful prospect is best suited in an attacking midfield role but has played as a second striker under Alonso and could try his luck in a wider position should Klopp get his man in the near future.

Wirtz has a contract until 2027 and will surely command a heavy price should any giants come knocking.

In other news

The Mirror report Manchester United are willing to use winger Antony in a swap deal to land Flamengo attacker Gabriel Barbosa.

Kalvin Phillips has emerged as Juventus' No1 target and the Serie A side could seek a loan deal in January, according to The Daily Mail.

Spanish sources indicate Real Madrid are nearing a deal for Bayern Munich full-back Alphonso Davies.