US EditionManchester City trying to hijack move for Bundesliga star, Pep Guardiola sees player as a replacement for De Bruyne: Reports
- Manchester City is actively pursuing Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Florian Wirtz as a replacement for Kevin De Bruyne during the 2025 summer transfer window.
- This pursuit follows De Bruyne's contract expiration and planned departure, while Bayern Munich and Real Madrid also express strong interest in Wirtz, whose contract runs until 2027.
- City have formally approached Leverkusen and Wirtz's representatives, and the German club values the 22-year-old at around £150 million amid competition including Bayern's reported £100 million offer.
- Wirtz, with 16 goals in 44 games this season, has impressed Guardiola, who reportedly aims to personally convince him to join City, challenging Bayern's historical Bundesliga dominance.
- This transfer race highlights Manchester City's strategy to strengthen their squad after a difficult season, with plans for a substantial summer spend focused on creative reinforcements like Wirtz and Tijjani Reijnders.
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Florian Wirtz 'flies into UK' as Bayer Leverkusen star discusses Premier League transfer - The Mirror
Bayer Leverkusen attacking midfielder Florian Wirtz is the subject of transfer interest from Bayern Munich, Real Madrid and Manchester City ahead of the summer window opening
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