"I saw him and the way he played - this guy is a magician" - Liverpool transfer target lauded by current teammate

Liverpool target Florian Wirtz has been hailed as a 'magician' by his Bayer Leverkusen teammate Victor Boniface.

The Nigeria international insisted that he was hugely impressed with the young playmaker when he was linked with a move to the BayArena in the summer.

Boniface hailed Wirtz's quality on the ball and has claimed that he was very difficult to deal with for opponent defenders. The Bayer Leverkusen striker also lauded Wirtz for his all-round game. He told the Obi One Podcast, as quoted by Liverpool World:

“When I was linked to Leverkusen, then I had to watch some of the videos, then I saw him and the way he played - this guy is a magician. We are not surprised what he is doing in the game because in training it’s crazy. When he’s with the ball nobody wants to mark him."

The striker added:

"He is so good, he is fast, he is strong, and skilful. He has the strength, sometimes you see a number 10 that can use the ball without defending but he can do it all. He can defend, he can attack, it’s skilful. In training I try to play with him a lot just because I want the same energy in the game.”

As claimed by the aforementioned source, Wirtz has been followed by top European sides for a considerable time now. Liverpool are among the biggest admirers of the Germany international, but also face competition from the likes of Manchester City, Bayern Munich and Real Madrid.

Wirtz has been impressive for Xabi Alonso's side this season, having contributed with eight goals and 12 assists in 23 games across competitions. Bayer Leverkusen are still unbeaten across all competitions this season and the 20-year-old has been a key reason behind their exceptional form.

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Sam Allardyce claims Liverpool player could save the club millions

Sam Allardyce has claimed that Liverpool should consider switching Trent Alexander-Arnold into a midfielder permanently. The England international has been immense for the Reds this season in his new inverted wing-back role.

Allardyce has claimed that the Reds should consider transforming Alexander-Arnold into a midfielder permanently and save a lot of money in the process. While speaking on the No Tippy Tappy Football Podcast, the former Everton manager said, as quoted by TBR Football:

“His defensive work is not as big a responsibility anymore, it’s really suited him and anyone who says it shouldn’t be his permanent position is barking up the wrong tree. Also it saves Liverpool a lot of money signing a player of that quality because his range of passing.”

Alexander-Arnold has been exceptional for Jurgen Klopp's side this season and has looked much more threatening in his new role. The 25-year-old has scored twice and produced nine assists in 25 games across competitions this season.