“Manchester City” aims to refresh the team roster ahead of the upcoming season. After the crisis in the first half of the season, the club's management is responding to aging players and starting to fill their places with young talents started.
In particular, the transfers of Abduqodir Husanov, Umar Marmush, Vitor Reys, and Niko Gonsales in January were carried out for this purpose.
One of the stars expected to leave the club is Kevin de Bruyne. The decline in the Belgian playmaker's performance, his susceptibility to injuries, and the slow recovery process are not satisfying the coaching staff.
The “Citizens” are looking for a suitable replacement for Kevin de Bruyne, whose contract expires on June 30. Several players' names are being considered.
However, the Daily Mail emphasizes that the best candidate for this position is “Bayer” forward Florian Wirtz. The Manchester club believes that the German player is ready to fully fill Kevin de Bruyne's role with his quality of play and characteristics.
The “Citizens” value 21-year-old Wirtz at 85 million pounds. “Manchester City” will have to compete with giants like “Bayern”, “Barselona”, and “Real” to acquire this playmaker. Additionally, “Bayer” is also trying to extend the contract with their star.
Florian Wirtz has participated in 35 matches this season, scoring 15 goals against opponents and providing 11 assists to his teammates. His contract with Bayer Leverkusen is set to last until the summer of 2027.
The transfer fee for the talented player is set at 140 million euros on the Transfermarkt portal.
