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Liverpool and Jurgen Klopp backed to beat Chelsea in transfer race for next 'Kai Havertz'

Liverpool have been told to complete a mega money transfer for Chelsea target Florian Wirtz, who has drawn 'Kai Havertz' comparisons in the past.

Wirtz, 18, has taken to the Bundesliga with aplomb and it was no surprise to see the Bayer Leverkusen youngster linked with an early exit from Germany last summer, but he rightly decided to extend his contract for two more years on top of the original 2024 contract, due to taking his father's advice.

"Florian definitely wants to play a good role in Leverkusen for the next two years," Hans-Joachim Wirtz told Bild.

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