Florian Wirtz jets in for Man City talks as Pep Guardiola’s side make ‘formal transfer offer’ to Bayer Leverkusen
FLORIAN WIRTZ jetted into the UK today to hold transfer talks with Manchester City, it’s been claimed.
The 22-year-old was one of Bayer Leverkusen‘s star performers last season, which saw them make an ill-fated bid to retain the Bundesliga title.
His displays are understood to have caught the eye of City boss Pep Guardiola, who reportedly views the Germany international as a replacement for the departing Kevin de Bruyne.
And Wirtz is said to have been in England TODAY to discuss a potential move to the Etihad.
That’s according to Bild, who claims City have made a “formal offer” to Leverkusen for the midfielder’s services.
The status of City’s talks with Wirtz and his representatives is currently unknown.
Guardiola, however, will face a battle to acquire the German as Bundesliga giants Bayern are also keen on signing the 22-year-old.
The Bavraians are in need of a new attacking player due to the departure of club legend Thomas Muller.
And their need for a new forward could increase in the coming weeks if Leroy Sane opts not to sign a new deal at the Allianz Arena.
Wirtz enjoyed a stellar season with Leverkusen in the 2024/25 campaign, scoring 16 goals and racking up 15 assists in all competitions.
The Leverkusen brass were last month hopeful of keeping Writz at the BayArena.
Club CEO Fernando Carro said: “The chances are very high that he will remain with us after this season.
“There has been no contact from Bayern Munich about Florian.”
He added: “There is no pain threshold. It could be that a club approaches him.
“But if it’s a move he doesn’t want, then that’s a different matter.”