Liverpool news: Florian Wirtz transfer decision reached as World Cup star’s agent confirms Reds interest

Liverpool were busy in the summer transfer window but there has been chat about more potential ins or outs in January

By Tom Victor · Mirror

Published: Sunday, 18 October 2026 at 4:00 AM

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Bayern Munich president Herbert Hainer confirmed the club will not pursue a January transfer for Florian Wirtz.
Hainer expressed sympathy for Wirtz's current form at Liverpool but stated Bayern's squad needs no additions.
Agent Felix Tainta confirmed Liverpool, Arsenal, and Barcelona all pursued a permanent transfer for Athletic Bilbao's Nico Williams.

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Bayern Munich president Herbert Hainer has dismissed a January move for Liverpool midfielder Florian Wirtz, stating the club is satisfied with its current squad. Despite acknowledging Wirtz's current struggles to replicate his Bayer Leverkusen form in the Premier League, Hainer confirmed that signing him is not an issue Bayern is pursuing at this time.

Separately, agent Felix Tainta confirmed Liverpool were among the major European clubs that attempted to sign Athletic Bilbao winger Nico Williams following Euro 2024. Tainta explained that Williams opted for a permanent contract extension in Bilbao to guarantee playing time rather than risk being benched at a larger club.

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