Bayern Munich Pursues Florian Wirtz Amid Transfer Competition

Bayern Munich is keen on signing Florian Wirtz, Bayer Leverkusen's 21-year-old midfielder, considered one of the best No.10 players in the world. Despite stiff competition from top clubs like Real Madrid, Manchester City, and Liverpool, Bayern remains determined due to the player's exceptional performance, which includes 15 goals and 13 assists this season. Bayern's honorary president Uli Hoeness and board member Karl-Heinz Rummenigge have both expressed interest in Wirtz, acknowledging financial challenges but emphasizing his potential to strengthen their squad. Leverkusen is expected to demand around €140m for Wirtz, yet Bayern is confident they can negotiate for less and aim to secure his transfer this summer. However, Leverkusen is hesitant to sell to Bayern, and alternatives like Lyon's Rayan Cherki are being considered. Wirtz remains content at Leverkusen, enjoying his time under head coach Xabi Alonso, but a post-2026 World Cup transfer is anticipated.