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Manchester City may have to look elsewhere as Bayern take pole position in the race to sign Florian Wirtz

The race to sign Florian Wirtz from Bayer Leverkusen this summer is on in earnest. Manchester City are in the thick of that particular race. But Bayern Munich have always loomed over the race to sign the German international.

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Bayern Munich looms over the Wirtz race but Manchester City do appear to have a trump card

Manchester City are firmly in the race to sign Florian Wirtz this summer from Bayer Leverkusen. Srinivas Sadhanand has previously reported for TBR Football that City have impressed the German international with their plan if he did sign for City this summer.

Bayer Leverkusen News / Esteemed Kompany / April 24

Progress is reportedly being made in Manchester City’s pursuit of a German international

Manchester City’s pursuit of Bayer Leverkusen attacking midfielder is by now well known. He is arguably City’s dream signing to add creativity to a squad that will lose Kevin De Bruyne at the end of this season.

Soccer News / The Kop Times / April 23

€120m Bundesliga star could solve Liverpool’s output drought in midfield

Liverpool are ready to battle top European clubs to sign Bayer Leverkusen star Florian Wirtz to bolster their attacking midfield. The Reds are on the verge of sealing their 20th Premier League title under head coach Arne Slot this season.

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Soccer News / Just Arsenal / April 23

Arsenal is keen to beat Manchester City to sign top European talent

Florian Wirtz has experienced a dip in form since the beginning of 2025, yet he continues to be regarded as one of the most talented players in European football.

Soccer News / Extratime Talk / April 22

Florian Wirtz Is the New No. 10 Manchester City Need

Manchester City are in the midst of a rebuild. New signings like Omar Marmoush, Nico Gonzalez and Abdukodir Khusanov have started their journey with the club, with Marmoush already making his mark.

Bayer Leverkusen News / Caught Offside / April 22

Arsenal and Liverpool want to sign 28-G/A 'genius', asking price revealed

Florian Wirtz continues to attract the interest of the biggest clubs in Europe after successful seasons spent at Bayer Leverkusen. The 21-year-old German midfielder has become one of the most talked-about names on the transfer market because of his technical ability, game intelligence and potential.

Bayer Leverkusen News / Football Espana / April 18

Manchester City and Bayern Munich target ‘very tempted’ by a move to Real Madrid

Bayer Leverkusen talent Florian Wirtz is likely to have his pick of Europe’s top clubs this summer or next, as die Werkself try to retain the man cast as one of the faces of German football for the next decade.

Soccer News / Esteemed Kompany / April 18

Manchester City have to tip the balance from tempting to undeniable to sign Florian Wirtz

The battle to sign Florian Wirtz looks to be the biggest looming transfer story of the summer. There appear to be four options on the table for the German international.

Bayer Leverkusen News / ESPN / April 17

Transfer rumors, news: Bayern have advantage to sign Wirtz

Bayern believe they are in pole position to sign Bayer Leverkusen's Florian Wirtz in the summer. Transfer Talk has the latest news and gossip.

Bayer Leverkusen News / Esteemed Kompany / April 16

The race to sign Florian Wirtz is on and Manchester City are in the thick of it

One of the biggest names who could be on the move this summer is Bayer Leverkusen playmaker Florian Wirtz. The German international’s future is one of the hottest topics in football currently.

Bayer Leverkusen News / ESPN / April 15

Transfer rumors, news: Wirtz prefers Real Madrid over Man City move

Bayer Leverkusen star Florian Wirtz would join Real Madrid over Manchester City. Transfer Talk has the latest news and gossip.

Bayer Leverkusen News / Bayern Munich on SI / April 14

Bayern Munich Star Opens The Door For Florian Wirtz At The Club

Florian Wirtz is arguably the hottest prospect in German football at the moment. Several top European clubs, including Bayern Munich, are looking to sign him from Bayer Leverkusen.

Bayer Leverkusen News / SempreInter.com / April 11

Bayern Munich Prefer Borussia Dortmund Star To Inter Milan Target – But Florian Wirtz Pursuit Complicates Things

Bayern Munich prefer a move for Jamie Bynoe-Gittens over Inter Milan target Luis Henrique, but their pursuit of Florian Wirtz complicates things. This according to German tabloid BILD, via FCInterNews.

Soccer News / SportsMole / April 11

'Injuries a challenge, not a disaster': Pep's Man City ready for Champions League fight

Pep Guardiola has insisted that his Manchester City side are ready for the challenge of trying to secure Champions League football for next season despite enduring an injury-hit campaign.

Soccer News / Last Word On Sports / April 11

‘Among Options’: Nottingham Forest’s ‘Star Player’ A Target for Premier League Giant

Nottingham Forest’s “star player” Morgan Gibbs-White is one of several options Manchester City will consider as a possible replacement for Kevin De Bruyne in the summer, according to The Athletic’s David Ornstein.

Bayer Leverkusen News / Esteemed Kompany / April 10

Bayern Munich loom as the biggest threat to Manchester City in their bid to sign Florian Wirtz

As Manchester City searches to add more creativity to their squad one player keeps being mentioned as a potential target for the world champions. That is Bayer Leverkusen attacking midfielder Florian Wirtz.

Soccer News / Esteemed Kompany / April 8

An alternative to Florian Wirtz emerges for Manchester City but is he what they need?

The interest of Manchester City in signing Florian Wirtz from Bayer Leverkusen this summer is well documented. Dean Jones has previously reported for GIVEMESPORT that City are intending to pull out all of the stops to sign the German international this summer.

Soccer News / SportsMole / April 8

PL midfielder 'among options' Man City 'will consider' to replace De Bruyne

Manchester City have reportedly identified a Premier League midfielder as a potential option to replace Kevin De Bruyne this summer. It was announced at the end of last week that soon-to-be 34-year-old De Bruyne will leave the Etihad Stadium when his contract expires at the end of the season.

Soccer News / Esteemed Kompany / April 7

If Manchester City have an edge in the race for Florian Wirtz they simply must utilise it

As Manchester City played out a nil-all draw with Manchester United at Old Trafford the lack of creativity in Pep Guardiola’s squad stood out like a sore thumb.

Bayer Leverkusen News / Caught Offside / March 1

Man United plot mega-money move for 'best midfielder in the world' with 15 goals & 13 assists

Manchester United are on signing the Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Florian Wirtz, and they would be willing to pay a substantial amount of money in order to secure his services. According to Fichajes, the midfielder is valued at €140 million and Manchester United are among multiple clubs ready to break the bank for him.