Liverpool report: Reds touted to win the race for German wonderkid, dubbed 'the next Mesut Ozil'

By Mark White
published

Liverpool are thinking about a future after Sadio Mane and Mohamed Salah – and one German youngster ticks the boxes

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp
(Image credit: PA)

Liverpool have been tipped to sign a long-term "successor to Sadio Mane", who has been compared to German legend Mesut Ozil.

Bayer Leverkusen youngster Florian Wirtz has had an impressive rise in the Bundesliga, succeeding Kai Havertz as the next big thing for the side. The playmaker has drawn obvious comparisons to the now-Chelsea star, as well as World Cup winner Ozil, for his graceful passing and superb movement.

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Mark White
Mark White
Content Editor

Mark White has been at on FourFourTwo since joining in January 2020, first as a staff writer before becoming content editor in 2023. An encyclopedia of football shirts and boots knowledge – both past and present – Mark has also represented FFT at both FA Cup and League Cup finals (though didn't receive a winners' medal on either occasion) and has written pieces for the mag ranging on subjects from Bobby Robson's season at Barcelona to Robinho's career. He has written cover features for the mag on Mikel Arteta and Martin Odegaard, and is assisted by his cat, Rosie, who has interned for the brand since lockdown.