Florian Wirtz has been linked with a move away from Bayer Leverkusen, with Bayern Munich and Manchester City keen on securing his signature.
According to a report by Spanish outlet Fichajes, Premier League champions Manchester City will face competition from Bayern Munich for highly-rated attacking midfielder Florian Wirtz. The German international is one of the best young players in the world right now, and he has 28 goal contributions this season.
The 21-year-old could prove to be an exceptional acquisition for Manchester City and Bayern Munich, and it is hardly surprising that European bigwigs like the duo and others are keen on securing his services.
Manchester City are reportedly lining up €120 million move to get the deal done. It remains to be seen whether they can secure an agreement with Bayer Leverkusen. The talented youngster has shown his quality in Germany, and he could be open to trying out a new challenge at this stage of his career.
The opportunity to move to the Premier League can be quite exciting. Regular football in England could help him develop further, and it could accelerate his development. Furthermore, Manchester City are one of the biggest clubs in the world, and they have a proven track record of challenging for major trophies regularly.
They could provide the German international with the platform to fight for trophies consistently. Furthermore, he would get to work with Pep Guardiola at Manchester City. The Spaniard is regarded as the finest manager of his generation, and he could play a key role in the development of the young midfielder. Guardiola could unlock his potential and take him to another level.
Bayer Leverkusen could be tempted to sell
€120 million is a substantial amount of money, and Bayer Leverkusen could be tempted if the offer is presented. Manchester City certainly have the financial resources to get the deal done, and it will be interesting to see how the situation develops.
Meanwhile, Bayern Munich will be an attractive destination for the player as well. Joining them would allow the player to stay in his homeland and continue in the Bundesliga. It will be interesting to see what he decides. Manchester City certainly have more resources compared to Bayern Munich, and the English club will fancy their chances of getting the deal done.
