Former Liverpool winger Jermaine Pennant has admitted he is 'not amazed' by the prospect of his old club signing Florian Wirtz this summer. The ECHO reported on Thursday morning that the Reds are prepared to go head-to-head with both Manchester City and Bayern Munich to sign the German international this summer.

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Reports from England and Germany suggest that Bayer Leverkusen's Wirtz and his parents flew to England on Tuesday to consider his future options. Initially, Manchester City was the focus, with claims of Wirtz touring their facilities, but Liverpool 's name later emerged as part of the conversation.