Wirtz played a key role in Bayer Leverkusen's invincible Bundesliga title-winning run in 2023-24, where he was named player of the season thanks to his 11 goals and 12 assists. This season, major trophies weren't in the cards for Leverkusen, but Wirtz still managed 10 goals and 12 assists in the league with one game left to play.

Manchester City have submitted an official bid for Bayer Leverkusen star Florian Wirtz, according to BILD. That throws a wrench into what many assumed was a clear path to Bayern Munich.

Florian Wirtz has already stated that he hopes to have a more successful legacy than one of his Germany team-mates, as Liverpool circle the talented Bayer Leverkusen superstar

Manchester City have met with Bayer Leverkusen's 22-year-old forward Florian Wirtz over a potential summer move. Bild) However, Liverpool have also made contact with Wirtz to express an interest in signing the playmaker this summer.

Manchester City are pushing to beat Bayern Munich in the race to sign Bayer Leverkusen attacker Florian Wirtz, talkSPORT understands. City are ready to pay in excess of £100million for the Germany

Pep Guardiola secretly met Florian Wirtz as Manchester City are looking to beat Bayern Munich in the race to sign the German star.

City are edging closer to signing a hugely talented forward and the star has even flown in for direct talks, according to reports.