Manchester City Pursuing Florian Wirtz Amid Bayern Munich Competition

- Manchester City is actively pursuing Bayer Leverkusen's Florian Wirtz as a potential replacement for Kevin De Bruyne, facing competition from Bayern Munich. Liverpool also interested.

Manchester City Pursuing Florian Wirtz Amid Bayern Munich Competition

Manchester City is in talks to sign Florian Wirtz from Bayer Leverkusen as a replacement for Kevin De Bruyne, with Bayern Munich also vying for the German playmaker.

Competition for the Rising Star

City have expressed interest in the 22-year-old, but Leverkusen prefers him to move to Etihad Stadium over Bayern Munich. Wirtz's parents have been meeting with club representatives as the decision looms.

Liverpool's Interest

Although Liverpool is also eyeing Wirtz, sources suggest he is likely to join Bayern Munich. City is considering Wirtz along with other summer targets, including Morgan Gibbs-White and Tijjani Reijnders.

City is also looking to strengthen the squad in other positions like right-back and goalkeeper, especially if Éderson departs for the Saudi Pro League.