Frank Christian
Bayern Munich is gearing up to enhance their roster in the upcoming summer transfer period, as coach Vincent Kompany aims to construct the team according to his vision.
A key target for Kompany and the management is Florian Wirtz, the standout player from Bayer Leverkusen. At just 22 years old, he is recognized as one of the premier young talents worldwide.
Bayern has been tracking Wirtz’s development closely at Leverkusen and has always hoped to see him in their iconic red jersey. Although their proposal was turned down last season, they remain persistent in their efforts.
However, acquiring him won’t be straightforward, as they face stiff competition from clubs like Real Madrid and Manchester City, which boast significantly greater financial resources.
Recently, news emerged indicating that Bayern has reached out to the player with an appealing offer to join them in Bavaria. Nevertheless, they are hesitant to meet the €150 million price tag set by Leverkusen.
In a surprising twist, as reported by the Daily Mail, Wirtz’s family visited Manchester and held discussions with City representatives. The club sees him as a suitable long-term successor to Kevin de Bruyne, who is slated to depart at the season’s conclusion.
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The article claims that the 22-year-old, who previously hesitated about a move to England, is now reconsidering his options.
While his father, Hans, supports a move to Bayern this summer, his mother, Karin, prefers that he remains at Leverkusen for an additional year before deciding his future.
City officials are reportedly optimistic about securing the talented midfielder amidst current competition, believing their discussions with his parents have strengthened their case.
In contrast to Bayern Munich, Manchester City are believed to be ready to fulfill the €150 million asking price to Leverkusen, a factor that could significantly influence this transfer scenario for the reigning Bundesliga champions.
During this season, Wirtz has scored 16 goals and provided 13 assists across 44 matches in all competitions. In the Bundesliga alone, he has netted 10 goals and assisted 12 times.
Aside from Bayern’s Michael Olise, no other Bundesliga player has amassed double-digit figures in both goals and assists this season.
This is why the German champions are eagerly trying to integrate Wirtz into a lineup featuring him, Jamal Musiala, and Olise supporting Harry Kane, creating a formidable offensive threat in Bavaria.
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