According to The Times, Manchester City plans to strengthen their midfield in the upcoming winter transfer window.
Manchester City’s performance has rapidly declined without Rodri
Wirtz, only 21 years old, has emerged as one of the most promising young talents in European football. His impressive performances for Bayer Leverkusen have caught the attention of top clubs across the continent. Manchester City, under Pep Guardiola, sees Wirtz as a potential successor to Kevin De Bruyne, who is nearing the latter stages of his career at the Etihad. Guardiola has personally endorsed City’s pursuit of Wirtz, highlighting his belief in the player’s world-class potential.
Due to Rodri’s long-term injury and underperforming midfielders, City has lost stability and creativity in the center of the pitch and hopes to sign a suitable midfielder.
The club is particularly interested in German international Florian Wirtz and considers him an ideal target.
Manchester City is interested in signing Florian Wirtz
However, Manchester City is aware that Bayer Leverkusen is unlikely to sell Wirtz in January.
Furthermore, City cannot guarantee that they will be able to attract the midfielder next summer, as Wirtz is reportedly very interested in joining Real Madrid.
Can Manchester City Convince Wirtz to Join?
With Rodri sidelined and midfield creativity lacking, Manchester City has identified Florian Wirtz as their ideal reinforcement. However, prying the German star away from Bayer Leverkusen in January seems unlikely, as the Bundesliga leaders are determined to keep him.
Additionally, Real Madrid looms as a major competitor, with reports suggesting Wirtz favors a move to Spain. City must act swiftly and present an irresistible project if they hope to convince him to choose the Premier League over La Liga next summer.
