Wirtz's parents met City officials on Tuesday during a flying visit in England - but didn't speak to Pep Guardiola , with the club's manager out of the region ahead of the FA Cup final this weekend.

Liverpool have held talks to sign Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Florian Wirtz, according to reports in Germany. The 22-year-old has been one of Leverkusen’s standout players with 21 goals and 23 assists over the last two Bundesliga campaigns.

Manchester City are closing in on a deal that would see midfielder Maximo Perrone join Como permanently for over £25m (€30m). The 22-year-old has spent this season on loan with the Serie A side as they have impressed under manager Cesc Fabregas to sit comfortably in mid-table after promotion.

Liverpool reportedly met with Florian Wirtz and his family earlier this week to pitch the player a summer move to Anfield. Manchester City and Bayern Munich have also been heavily linked with the German international, who has racked up 22 goal contributions in 30 Bundesliga games this season.

Florian Wirtz and his representatives have reportedly held talks with Liverpool in recent days over a potential move

The report also states City’s pursuit Reijnders is independent of interest in Nottingham Forest midfielder Morgan Gibbs-White and Bayer Leverkusen star Florian Wirtz as the plan is to recruit a number eight and at least one number 10 in the summer to cope with the departure of Kevin De Bruyne.