As of: March 1, 2024, 5:02 a.m
By: Marcel Schwenk
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Leverkusen star Florian Wirtz is likely to arouse some interest in the summer.
But FC Bayern is probably staying out of the advertising.
Munich/Leverkusen – Bayer Leverkusen continues to march from win to win and leads the Bundesliga table with a clear lead over FC Bayern.
It's no surprise that there are a lot of rumors surrounding the stars of the “Werkself”.
Florian Wirtz a candidate at FC Bayern?
In addition to coach Xabi Alonso, who is considered Thomas Tuchel's successor in Munich, among other things, one or two players will also be on the wish list at the big clubs.
Probably the most prominent name is Florian Wirtz.
Like his coach, the attacking midfielder has also been linked to the German record champions.
Will the personnel become hot again in the summer transfer window if there is a major upheaval at FCB?
One of the most gifted players in the Bundesliga: Leverkusen's Florian Wirtz (with ball).
© Jan Huebner / Imago Images
FC Bayern is currently probably not in the race for Florian Wirtz
According to
Sport Bild,
not so much.
At Säbener Straße it is assumed that Wirtz will cost around 130 million euros.
They also see themselves as being well positioned in the attacking midfield, and the money will apparently be invested in other positions.
People on the Rhine are not sad about this, they are therefore reluctant to give up their silverware to a direct competitor.
Three clubs are currently said to be specifically concerned with Wirtz: Real Madrid, Manchester City and Liverpool FC.
The “Royals” are said to only want to upgrade their midfield in 2025, which would also fit Wirtz’s career plan – he supposedly sees his future in Leverkusen until then.
Above all, if Alonso stays, the 20-year-old first wants to play in the Champions League with Bayer.
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Are Florian Wirtz and Xabi Alonso going to Liverpool together?
Although the Basque did not want to comment on his future at the matchday press conference before the 2-1 win over Mainz, several media outlets reported the Reds' interest in the 42-year-old.
If Alonso actually decides to move to Anfield, the LFC could also make a move on Wirtz.
This supposedly also applies to the direct national competitor from Manchester.
The “Citizens” should see Wirtz as a potential heir for the now 33-year-old Kevin de Bruyne.
FC Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain are also said to have their sights on the youngster.
However, the Spaniards have financial difficulties and the French league is not said to be that attractive for Wirtz.
Positive from Leverkusen's point of view: Bayer is still in control, the top talent's contract runs until the summer of 2027.
(masc)