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Published on 2024-10-14 11:24:37
Manchester City sees Bayer Leverkusen’s Florian Wirtz as the ideal player to replace Kevin De Bruyne. Along with Real Madrid and Bayern Munich, they are leading the race to sign the German midfielder, who has also been linked with Barcelona, Arsenal, and Liverpool. Wirtz’s father, who is also his agent, is aware of Real Madrid’s interest in his son, making them City’s main competitor for his signing.
Both City and Real Madrid will face a challenge in acquiring Wirtz as Bayer Leverkusen has set a high price tag of €150m for the 21-year-old midfielder. This would require City to break their transfer record, which currently stands at £100m for Jack Grealish. With De Bruyne’s contract set to expire soon, City is looking to secure a replacement like Wirtz, as there are no talks of an extension for the Belgian international.
De Bruyne’s potential departure and the need for a replacement like Wirtz have become priorities for Manchester City’s new Director of Football. With the possibility of De Bruyne leaving for the Middle East on a free transfer next year, securing Wirtz as his replacement is crucial for the club. The competition for Wirtz’s signature between City and Real Madrid adds further complexity to the situation, making the midfielder a highly sought-after talent in the upcoming transfer window.
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