Exclusive: Man City Edge Ahead of Liverpool in Battle for £100m-Rated Midfield Prodigy Coveted by Spanish Giants

Exclusive: Man City Surpass Liverpool in Race for £100m-Rated All-Round Midfield Maestro Wanted by Spanish Giants

Man City are poised to finalize an impressive £100m summer move for Bayer Leverkusen’s exceptional midfielder, Florian Wirtz, likely to disappoint both Liverpool and Real Madrid in the process.

It had previously been reported that both Liverpool and Chelsea had engaged in talks regarding the player’s transfer, with Real Madrid reportedly willing to offer up to £150m to secure the deal.

Man City Poised to Seal Florian Wirtz Transfer – Sources Reveal

According to sources close to the player’s preferences, CaughtOffside reports that Man City are now the frontrunners to secure the 21-year-old, who the official Bundesliga website refers to as “the complete midfielder.”Wirtz was a key factor in Bayer Leverkusen’s near-historic unbeaten treble run during the 2023/24 season. However, with manager Xabi Alonso set to depart at the end of the current campaign (Daily Mail), the potential disbandment of his successful squad seems inevitable, though not entirely unexpected.

Pep Guardiola is set to be officially confirmed as staying at Man City for at least one more season, with the option for an additional year. The club will be hopeful that the opportunity to play under one of the best managers of his generation will entice Wirtz, paving the way for the Premier League champions to complete a stunning £100m transfer next summer.

Sources have also revealed that Bayern Munich are working hard to persuade the player’s representatives to keep him in the Bundesliga, where he is regarded as one of the league’s top talents.

Currently, sources suggest that Chelsea and Liverpool are considered the underdogs in the race, though in football transfers, things can change at any moment.Ultimately, any deal is likely to hinge on the player’s personal preference.