According to Christian Falk, Liverpool and Manchester City are both keen on signing Florian Wirtz and they are in talks with his representatives as they look to get a deal over the line. While the Premier League giants are putting in the grind to secure his services, Bayern Munich remain confident about winning the race.
Wirtz hasn’t looked back since joining Bayer Leverkusen at the start of 2020. He got promoted to their first team in just six months and has since gone on to establish himself as one of their mainstays.
The 22-year-old was sensational last season for Xabi Alonso’s side, playing a key role in their historic domestic double, which included an unbeaten league title run. He has been in similar form this time around, as he has been involved in a total of 44 matches and has contributed towards 31 goals (16 goals, 15 assists).
His sensational performances have put him on the radar of some of the biggest clubs in the world. While he will still have two years left on his deal during the summer, he is expected to be on the move.
Manchester City and Liverpool are two English giants who are very keen on signing the 22-year-old. At City, Wirtz could be a direct replacement for Kevin De Bruyne. He could help them continue their dominance.
Meanwhile, the Reds are looking to add more quality in the final third, and Wirtz could help take Arne Slot’s team to the next level. His versatility would be a major asset, and he could eventually take over as the focal point of their attack when Mohamed Salah moves on.
The Merseyside club held a meeting with their player’s camp on Tuesday in England, while City have also held talks with his father Hans, who is also his agent. While both clubs are in contact to persuade him about moving to England, Bayern Munich remain confident about getting a deal over the line.
The German giants are known to snap up the best talents in the Bundesliga and they seem to be within touching distance of adding Wirtz to their squad. They have already held talks with the player and he seems to have promised them that he will move to Munich. The Bayern chiefs are confident that the coin will fall in their favour.
