The player will take his knees during a Premier League match between Arsenal and Liverpool FC. (Photo: Alex Panling/Getty Images)
Florian Wirtz continues to attract attention from Europe’s biggest club after a successful season with Bayer Leverkusen.
The 21-year-old German midfielder has become one of the most talked about names in the transfer market due to his technical abilities, gaming intelligence and potential. He has scored 15 goals and 13 assists in all competitions this season. He was named “genius” by Bayer Leberkusen’s manager Xabi Alonso.
The source is notified Catch off side Real Madrid stands out among clubs who want to add Florian Wiltz talent to their roster. The Spanish giant reportedly views him as a potential replacement for Brazilian superstar Vinicius Jr. There are rumours that he may be heading to Saudi Arabia, and Real Madrid believes German international could be a quality alternative.
German giant Bayern Munich is also enthusiastic about Wirtz. The club is preparing a serious offer to persuade Leverkusen, continuing to negotiate with player representatives.
Florian Wiltz with Man City, Liverpool and Arsenalkeen
Meanwhile, Manchester City is looking at Wurts to strengthen their midfield under Pep Guardiola. Kevin de Bruin announces his departure at the end of the season, and Manchester City is set to remove Jack Grelish in the summer. German midfielders could be entered as an alternative.
Manchester City will face competition from Liverpool and Arsenal, not just a premier league club dedicated to talented midfielders. Liverpool has identified Wirtz as his summer transfer target, and it will be interesting to see if he can win the race for his signature. They can use more creativity and technical capabilities in the last third.
Similarly, Arsenal is overly dependent on Martin Odegard for creativity and goals from the mid-central region. Wirtz could prove to be a great acquisition. He can also run as a wide range of players. The players are also linked to Manchester United.
Bayer Leverkusen hopes to extend Wirtz’s contract until 2028. Clubs hoping to sign players will have to pay a fee of around 120 million euros.