
Liverpool’s fourth bid for Bayer Leverkusen midfielder is expected to be their last, with the Reds reportedly prepared to walk away from negotiations if they are knocked back again.
Confidence over a third bid worth €134 million (£113 million, $152.8 million) ultimately proved to be misguided as Leverkusen continue to stand firm on their asking price of €150 million (£126.4 million, $171.1 million).