According to rumors from SPORT in Spain, Chelsea is getting closer to signing Florian Wirtz from Bayer Leverkusen. Manchester City is also interested in this player.
The most recent information about Florian Wirtz, a target for Manchester City, is fascinating. According to reports, Chelsea and Bayer Leverkusen have stepped up their talks over a possible deal for the German international.
The report indicates that Chelsea’s close relationship with Bayer Leverkusen, which was formed when they signed Kai Havertz for £71 million in September 2020, is a major factor in the talks, which are moving forward.
This report comes after a recent SPORT article that suggested Manchester City was going to bid for Wirtz in 2024 in an effort to bring fresh flair to the Etihad Stadium under manager Pep Guardiola.
The 20-year-old is expected to fetch €80 million (£70 million) from Bayer Leverkusen; the asking price is commensurate with Wirtz’s strong play this season. In his 13 club games, he has contributed eight assists and five goals.
If Chelsea are able to sign Wirtz, Manchester City could have to look at other options. The Head of Football at German news site BILD, Christian Falk, claims that Guardiola is also considering signing Jamal Musiala of Bayern Munich, who plays a similar No. 10 role to Wirtz behind the striker.
It is widely believed that Manchester City will choose to sign one of Wirtz or Musiala instead of trying to get both players because it is unlikely that both would sign with the team. According to BILD, Wirtz is currently worth £70 million, whilst Musiala’s market value is estimated to be £96 million. Manchester City would probably have to incur significant financial costs in order to get both.
Guardiola needs to pay special attention to this scenario as he works to get Manchester City a new No. 10 in 2024. The decision made between Wirtz and Musiala will have a significant impact on the dynamics of the team moving forward.
