City, Bayern, Madrid Chase Leverkusen's Wirtz

The competition to sign Bayer Leverkusen's Florian Wirtz has escalated, with Manchester City and Bayern Munich both pursuing the 22-year-old midfielder, aiming to replace Kevin De Bruyne and Thomas Müller, respectively. Manchester City have made a formal offer, hosted Wirtz and his family in Manchester, and benefit from Leverkusen's preference to sell abroad rather than to a Bundesliga rival. Bayern Munich have agreed personal terms with Wirtz and are ready to offer about €100 million, but face financial constraints and Leverkusen's reluctance to strengthen a domestic competitor. Real Madrid continue to monitor the situation, especially as Xabi Alonso is set to join as coach, but they currently trail the other clubs. Leverkusen demand between €126 million and €150 million for Wirtz, and the player has not yet decided his future. The outcome remains uncertain as financial considerations and club preferences shape the high-profile transfer.