Chelsea and Liverpool are among the clubs that have made contact with the representatives of Florian Wirtz, with Manchester City also keen.
According to a report by TEAMtalk, Chelsea and Liverpool have contacted the representative of Florian Wirtz in a bid to assert their presence in the race to sign him. The Bayer Leverkusen star seems destined to leave the Bundesliga champions next summer, with a considerable fee worth £100 million expected in return; Manchester City are also part of the chase.
Chelsea and Liverpool in Florian Wirtz contact
Chelsea and Liverpool will indeed show an interest if a player like Florian Wirtz is made available in the market. That remains the case, as the Premier League clubs have contacted his entourage, with prices of £100 million already quoted in the report.
Chelsea have been eager to attract the best young profiles in the market, and Florian Wirtz certainly fits that category of player. Liverpool are also ready to pay big, if necessary, for the Bundesliga player of the year should they make headway in negotiations with his representatives.
Both clubs are attractive destinations for the player. However, he also has interest from other clubs in the market. Bayern Munich are in a solid position to lure Wirtz, while there is significant interest from Real Madrid. The latter have a big chance if they appoint current Leverkusen boss Xabi Alonso as Carlo Ancelotti’s successor next summer. At the same time, the player has reportedly held talks with Real Madrid.
Either way, it does appear that the £100 million-rated forward will leave Leverkusen next summer in search of a new challenge. He has an excellent chance to stay in Germany with Bayern Munich, the only possible destination in the Bundesliga, while there are immense possibilities for a switch to the Premier League or Spain.
Manchester City keen on Wirtz
Liverpool and Chelsea are big clubs to consider for Florian Wirtz. However, the duo will face significant competition from Manchester City. Pep Guardiola admires the player and views him as a long-term successor for Kevin De Bruyne, with the Belgian’s contract due next summer.
Manchester City have the financial muscle to compete with the best teams in the world for any player. However, their case with the Premier League could have a telling effect on transfers, although Wirtz will have many suitors to choose from when he does leave Leverkusen.
