On the eve of the European summer transfer market heating up, England's "Manchester City" club has begun serious actions. According to Britain's Mirror publication, the "Citizens" aim to add two high-level footballers to the team at once — Bayer's young star Florian Wirtz and Milan's central midfielder Teun Reinders.
Structures worth 185 million euros
According to reports, Bayer Leverkusen is demanding 100 million pounds (119 million euros) for Florian Wirtz. "Manchester City" is not backing down from this price — on the contrary, they are actively continuing negotiations. For Reinders, "Milan" has announced a valuation of 56 million pounds (66 million euros). In total, Guardiola's disciples are ready to spend 185 million euros on both players.
Searching for a worthy successor to De Bruyne
City's head coach Pep Guardiola sees Florian Wirtz in particular as an ideal successor to one of the team's leading figures, Kevin De Bruyne. The 33-year-old Belgian player's age and susceptibility to injuries require finding a suitable replacement in the next 1–2 seasons. Wirtz is viewed as one of the most suitable candidates for this position.
Real is also monitoring
Both players are also of interest to Madrid's "Real" club. This could further intensify competition around the transfers and drive up prices. Although "City" has a financial advantage, "Real's" historical prestige and the allure of La Liga could become a decisive factor for some players.
From the editorial office of Zamin.uz:
The transfers of Florian Wirtz and Teun Reinders are expected to become one of the largest and most interesting deals in the European summer market. If "City" can bring both of them in, the team's center will become younger and more competitive.
