According to Florian Plettenberg, Manchester City are no longer part of the race for Florian Wirtz, amid financial concerns over a deal. Pep Guardiola’s side were keen to land the German playmaker, who now looks destined to leave Bayer Leverkusen as Liverpool and Bayern Munich are still in the race.
Florian Wirtz is the big topic of the transfer market so far, with the playmaker ready to leave Bayer Leverkusen after another terrific season for him. The 31 goals and assists proved he’s one of the formidable talents in Germany as a host of sides are chasing him.
Manchester City were ready to go all out for Wirtz a short while ago, as Pep Guardiola probably viewed him as a long-term replacement for the departing Kevin De Bruyne. As Florian Plettenberg reported, the Premier League giants are no longer part of the race, amid financial concerns over the deal.
Wirz was always going to cost more than €100 million in the current market, with Bayern Munich quoted a much higher rate to land the 31 goals and assists star. Sami Mokbell of the BBC reported that a deal for Wirtz might have cost Manchester City around €300 million all in, Moreover, reports were stating the club were concerned over their financial charges as a decision on those are likely to come soon.
Manchester City could now revert to Morgan Gibbs-White as an option to replace De Bruyne, as they have maintained an interest in the Nottingham Forest star. As for Wirtz, he’s still expected to leave Bayer Leverkusen in this window as Liverpool and Bayern Munich are still in the race.
Liverpool are part of the race and held talks with Wirtz’s parents recently over the idea of joining them in the summer. The Merseysiders are still seen as a second choice for Wirtz if they are one of the only two clubs alongside Bayern Munich in the race.
Bayern Munich reportedly have an agreement with his parents over a move and believes they will get the player in the summer. Wirtz is also ready to join them over other suitors, although any move to the Bavarians will depend on the finances involved in the deal, although they are seen as the favourites over Liverpool at the current moment.
