Bayer Leverkusen's talented midfielder, Florian Wirtz, has become one of the most sought-after players by major European clubs. According to the German newspaper Bild, the player is under the target of Bayern Munich, Real Madrid, Manchester City and Arsenal. All the aforementioned clubs have a real chance to sign Wirtz in the upcoming summer transfer window. But which team is currently closest to Wirtz's signature?
The leaders of Bayern Munich have long made clear their interest in the German, even publicly. The Bavarians are expected to make an official offer for the midfielder, but the price for his card remains a problem for all interested teams. Leverkusen wants at least 150 million euros for the player, a high figure even for a team like Bayern.
Competition meanwhile is fierce for the player, with Manchester City, Arsenal and Real Madrid also in the running. City could swoop for Wirtz as the player is seen as the perfect replacement for Kevin de Bruyne, who is nearing the end of his Manchester City career. Real Madrid also see Wirtz as a worthy replacement for Luka Modric. The chances of the German joining the Madrid team would be even greater if Xabi Alonso were to take over the leadership of Real's bench, eventually in the future, as has been rumored by some European media.
Barcelona meanwhile have also expressed interest in Florian Wirtz, but the Catalans can be considered out of the running, due to their financial problems. As for the player himself, if he chooses to leave it would be for a club where he can win the UEFA Champions League. However, the player has not yet made public any desire to join another European club.
