Florian Wirtz transfer value revealed as Liverpool ‘target’ earns £46m boost

The skyrocketing market value of Liverpool-linked Bayer Leverkusen playmaker Florian Wirtz has been detailed, a figure that will almost certainly rule out a January move for the 20-year-old.

The 14-cap Germany international, set to compete at a home Euros this summer, has played an integral role for Xabi Alonso in his club's stay at the top of the Bundesliga having started all but one league game this season.

An attacking midfielder by trade, Wirtz has bagged eight goals and 12 assists in 23 matches across all competitions this season. He is consequently being linked with a switch to several European big-hitters, including Liverpool.

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But if Jurgen Klopp does fancy a summer approach for Wirtz, he may have to pay 86 per cent more than he would have a year earlier. As per CIES Football Observatory, which uses a stringent and precise economic calculation model, the player is currently worth £100.5m.

Last summer, he was valued at £54m although he was yet to reach the extra levels he has shown this season. Wirtz has registered all but two of his 20 goal contributions from his central attacking role, although has the ability to play on the flank.

One consideration for Klopp will be his injury history. He made his way back from a long-term cruciate ligament injury at the start of last season but has also picked up seven other separate small setbacks since his rise through club ranks.

There is also the debate whether Liverpool need to spend such a large amount on an attacking midfielder. During the last window, Liverpool did in the end manage to stock up on much-needed