As reported by TEAMtalk, Chelsea and Manchester City are at the forefront of the competition to secure the services of Bayer Leverkusen attacking midfielder Florian Wirtz in the upcoming summer.
Wirtz is regarded as one of the top young midfield talents in European football and has been delivering exceptional performances for the Bundesliga this season.
The 20-year-old has already contributed 5 goals and 8 assists in just 13 appearances for the Bundesliga team, playing a significant role in their current top-of-the-table position under Xabi Alonso.
Although a mid-season transfer in January is unlikely, there is a higher likelihood of a summer move in 2024.
Premier League clubs Chelsea and Man City are leading the chase to sign him, while Arsenal and Tottenham have shown interest, although their intentions are not entirely clear.
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Wirtz has been a remarkable addition for Leverkusen since his debut, amassing over 100 appearances for the German club and establishing himself as a crucial player in the number 10 role.
His performances have garnered the attention of numerous top-tier teams, making a move to the Premier League in the upcoming season quite plausible.
At just 20 years old, he is already considered one of the standout players at the German club. Wirtz’s exceptional skills include impressive distribution, creating scoring opportunities, and the ability to maneuver past defenders with his superb dribbling abilities.
Wirtz is presently valued at £74 million, and Leverkusen might demand a significantly higher fee to let go of him next summer.
Man City’s primary competition in pursuing him could potentially come from Chelsea, who are still searching for the right attacking formula.
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If their struggles in the league persist until next summer, Chelsea may seek to bolster their attacking midfield position with more quality.
Despite their investments during the previous summer transfer window, they find themselves in the 11th position in the league standings.
