Speculation tied Wirtz to former suitors and his previous manager, but Anfield officials maintain that no external contact has been established.
"But even if someone, like a Bayern Munich – who wanted him before, or if Xabi Alonso – who pushed for him at Chelsea, there is no way that Liverpool are letting him go, and they insist they have not heard anything from anyone," Bailey said.
The internal consensus points toward a long-term future for the German international on Merseyside.
"Wirtz is at Liverpool to STAY," Bailey concluded.
Former Liverpool striker Emile Heskey also offered his perspective on the development of the young midfielder within the team.
"Could Florian Wirtz go on to break the record for assists in a single season? You would like to think so," said Emile Heskey, former Liverpool player.
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Heskey noted that the significant financial investment reflects the high expectations placed on the player.
"That's why they spent all that money on him," Heskey said.
The former forward expressed optimism about a turnaround while suggesting tactical adjustments to maximize the playmaker's impact.
"I'd like to think he'll come good. He's just found it very difficult so far.
I think Liverpool need to look at a change in their style of play to bring back a sense of energy and high intensity to get running at teams again," Heskey said.
Heskey drew stylistic parallels between the German midfielder and a former Anfield fan favorite.
