At this point, if you are not aware of Liverpool's strong desire to sign Germany international Florian Wirtz, it might be time to update your news outlets.
Over the last week, the Reds have intensified their efforts to secure the star playmaker from Bayer Leverkusen.
Manchester City pulled out early on in the saga citing the high costs to make a deal happen while German giants Bayern Munich were informed the player only wants a move to Anfield.
Final Stages of Negotiations
Reports coming from Team Talk and Kicker indicate that a deal is imminent, as both clubs iron out the final few details of a deal.
Liverpool submitted their most recent offer of £113 million with £100 million of that being guaranteed and the rest coming from add-ons in the deal.
Leverkusen are said to be holding out for a figure closer to £126 million for their No. 10.
The deal is close to completion and Wirtz himself has already agreed personal terms with the Reds on a five-year contract worth roughly £18.5 million per season.
There are some final hurdles to clear that might extend the final completion of this move as German club Cologne are requesting training compensation for the player. As it stands, the player wants the move and both sides are moving amicably towards getting something across the line.
This would be a new club-record transfer fee for Liverpool so they have been dutiful in their negotiations but would like to get it completed sooner than later so they are pushing hard over the last few days.
A defined role at Anfield
Head Coach Arne Slot has already spoken directly with Florian Wirtz about where he would play and how he would fit in the system at Liverpool.
He would be put in a number 10 role as a key creative piece in the squad that would give him a huge role in the Reds' attack.
The player has made it clear he wants the move and his connection with the Jeremie Frimpong could bring an added dimension to the Liverpool squad that could elevate it to the next level.
This coming week could be big for the completion of this deal as Wirtz is ready to take his medical the moment both sides agree on a final compensation package that satisfies everyone involved.
His playmaking prowess alongside Mohamed Salah, Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai is a tantalizing prospect and all reports are indicating we will see them together soon in Liverpool Red.