Liverpool fans have already expressed strong opinions on Florian Wirtz, with comparisons to Mo Salah emerging during the Nations League clash.

Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Florian Wirtz featured in Germany’s Nations League semi-final clash against Portugal, sparking excitement among Liverpool fans ahead of his anticipated move to Anfield this summer.

Fresh off their Premier League title win, Liverpool are wasting no time in the transfer market. Following confirmation of Trent Alexander-Arnold’s departure to Real Madrid, the Reds announced the signing of right-back Jeremie Frimpong from Bayer Leverkusen—yet their transfer activity is far from over.

In the coming weeks, Liverpool are expected to complete a record-breaking €150 million (£126m) deal for Wirtz, Frimpong’s former teammate. Anticipation surrounding the 22-year-old is already high among the Anfield faithful.

Fans tuned in eagerly to watch Wirtz in action for Germany, where he started in an attacking role. His first-half performance against Portugal left a strong impression, with supporters flooding social media with praise.

One fan wrote, “Mohamed Salah is going to love playing with Florian Wirtz,” while another enthusiastically said, “Not to get carried away, but the club should start building the Wirtz statue.” A third commented, “Wirtz is head and shoulders above everyone else—so smooth and effective. Portugal need to shut him down.”

The match also saw a heated moment between Wirtz and Manchester United’s Bruno Fernandes, after a tackle that raised eyebrows among viewers.

While Liverpool and Leverkusen have yet to confirm the deal officially, top sources like Fabrizio Romano and Florian Plettenberg report it’s close to completion. Wirtz himself hinted at the move, addressing false claims on social media regarding his shirt number demands at Anfield.