Manchester United are reportedly keen on signing Bayer Leverkusen playmaker Florian Wirtz in the summer transfer window.
According to a report by Spanish outlet Fichajes, Manchester United will face competition from Manchester City, Barcelona and Real Madrid for 21-year-old Bayer Leverkusen playmaker Florian Wirtz in the summer transfer window.
Wirtz has established himself as one of the best young midfielders in world football, and he helped Bayer Leverkusen win the Bundesliga title in the 2023/24 campaign. The youngster has been in splendid form since last season, and he has 28 goal contributions this term.
The 21-year-old could prove to be an exceptional acquisition for Manchester United, and he will help them immensely in the attack. The German international will help create goalscoring opportunities for his teammates, and he will find the back of the net as well.
Manchester United has been overly dependent on Bruno Fernandes for goals and creativity from the midfield, and they need more depth in that position. The German international would be the ideal acquisition for them.
However, the Bayer Leverkusen playmaker is unlikely to be a cheap acquisition, and the report states that Manchester United might be willing to pay a club record fee to get the deal done. Apparently, the player is valued at €140 million, and Manchester United are among clubs that are willing to pay almost €150 million to get the deal done.
Manchester City could use more quality in that area of the pitch as well, especially with Kevin De Bruyne linked with an exit ahead of the summer transfer window. The German international could be the ideal replacement for the Belgian playmaker at Manchester City.
Barcelona and Real Madrid keen on Wirtz
Barcelona and Real Madrid are looking to rebuild their squad, and the talented young midfielder would be the ideal long-term investment for them as well. All four clubs will be exciting opportunities for Florian Wirtz, and they will be attractive destinations for him.
They could provide him with the platform he needs right now, and it will be interesting to see where he ends up. The 21-year-old is still very young, and he will only improve with coaching and experience. Even if he costs a premium right now, he could justify the investment in the long run.
