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Manchester City Targeting Bayer Leverkusen's Florian Wirtz

Manchester City is reportedly making significant moves to acquire Bayer Leverkusen's talented attacking midfielder, Florian Wirtz, as per reports from Sky in Germany. The 21-year-old midfielder has emerged as a hot prospect, drawing interest from several Premier League giants, including Arsenal, Liverpool, and Manchester United.

City, managed by Pep Guardiola, appears to be leading the chase for Wirtz, but they face stiff competition from Bayern Munich, who have identified him as their primary target for the upcoming summer transfer window. Bayern's director of sport, Max Eberl, has already initiated discussions regarding a potential transfer.

Leverkusen is determined to fend off Bayern's advances, aiming to block any move that would see Wirtz stay within the Bundesliga. The German club is reportedly prepared to set a massive transfer fee if they decide to let their star player go. However, if Wirtz opts for a new challenge, Leverkusen is keen to secure a club-record sale and would prefer to sell him to an overseas club rather than a domestic rival.

Real Madrid is also in the mix, although Leverkusen currently sees a move to the European champions as unrealistic. The club’s management is focused on extending Wirtz’s stay, with his current contract set to run until 2027. Their ideal scenario is to persuade him to sign a new deal and continue his development at Leverkusen, ensuring he remains a key part of their future plans.

As the transfer window approaches, Wirtz's future remains one of the most closely watched storylines in European football, with numerous clubs eager to secure his signature.