Manchester City have jumped to the front of the race to sign football Bayer Leverkusen’s Germany attacking midfielder Florian Wirtz.
Koj Offside reports that Manchester City are planning to splash out £100m on Wirtz to bolster Pep Guardiola’s squad for the 2025-26 season. UFABET After agreeing to stay on at the Etihad Stadium for another season.
Sources say Guardiola’s contract extension could easily entice Wirtz to join Manchester City. Despite interest from a number of big clubs. Including Bayern Munich, Real Madrid and Liverpool.
Bayern Munich are keen to convince the 21-year-old attacking midfielder to join them and remain in the Bundesliga. As the club look to bring the league’s best players to the Allianz Arena.
Bayer Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso is likely to leave the team after this season. Even though he has a contract with the club until 2026. That could be another reason why Wirtz is considering leaving the club. But the last season’s Bundesliga champions will not let him go easily. If they do not receive a transfer fee of 130 million euros or more.
The attacking midfielder’s excellent performances for Leverkusen and Germany have attracted interest from across Europe. With Bayern Munich and Real Madrid reportedly looking to sign him.