Bayer Leverkusen's Florian Wirtz is supposed to be the top goal of Manchester City, but with a movement now in the balance, we look at who could move to Etihad instead of the German star
Manchester City Target Florian Wirtz seems to be promoting a move to German Giants Bayern Munich. It has been reported that City is ready to pay the asking price of £ 150 million from Bayer Leverkusen, and it is even said that a salary of £ 21 million a year was discussed with the creative attacking midfielder.
According to German Outlet Bild, it is assumed that Pep Guardiola told the player how he would fit into his team. Nevertheless, the player of the player probably inserted that Wirtz would prefer a switch to Bundesliga force pattern Bayern, who closed Leverkusen for their large domestic rivals.
Wirtz, 21, has become one of the most coveted talents of European football after having impressed Leverkusen, and his conquest through the city – if they still succeed – would be an important declaration of intent.
It has not been a vintage campaign for the Sky Blues, because the ruling champions are currently 21 points on Adrift of League Leaders Liverpool. With the Wirtz transfer now in Jeopardy and club icon Kevin De Bruyne are also going to leave, we look at five alternatives that Guardiola could sign while fans are braced for a summer of change in Etihad.
Rayan Cherki
The Lyon star has won 11 goals this season, because Lyon has marusted its way to the semi-final of the Europa League. It is linked to a large number of top clubs, but in a striking development could be available for only £ 20 million, according to Manchester Evening News.
Cherki mainly plays wide on the right, but can work on the front line and is two feet. While Thierry Henry, talking about the power of the Frenchman, said: “I have never seen a player in history who dribbles as quickly as he, with both feet.”
Mohammed Kudus
Former Ajax attacker Kudus is supposed to be appreciated by West Ham. And reports suggest that they are open to cash in their 24-year-old attacking midfielder.
Kudus has spent more than three years in his current deal in the London Stadium, and he has struggled for consistency this season compared to his debut campaign in Claret and Blue. But when the Ghanaian star has delivered impressive versions, he has attracted the attention of top clubs, because he is also linked to Liverpool.
If City wants to guarantee that he protects his services, Kudus has a release clause in force for Premier League teams worth £ 85 million this summer.
Morgan Gibbs-White
It is said that City is ready to perform their interest in Gibbs-White, with the midfielder who who earlier this season is watched his first English caps earned as a replacement for De Bruyne.
This season he played an integral role for the Champions League-Chasing side of Nuno Espirito Santo. Forest, however, would like to open conversations with their star man about a potentially new contract, according to athletics.
Gibbs-White regularly worn the bracelet this season, while Liverpool, Arsenal, Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur are also connected to the 25-year-old.
Bruno Guimaraes
Although it is not an attacking midfielder downright, Guimaraes played an important role this season in the success of Newcastle, with the Brazilian crucial in Eddie How's Capture of the Carabao Cup.
Guimaraes started life as a number six for the magpies, but can operate in a more advanced role, as has seen during this campaign, where he scored four goals and claimed six assists.
Guilaraes is supposed to have a release clause of £ 100 million in his contract, in an attempt to ward off several of the largest clubs in Europe.
Xavi Simons
The 21-year-old Dutch international was followed by United, Bayern and Liverpool, but according to the Daily Mail, City De Jonge Star have an eye on the young star. The Red Bull Leipzig player can work as an attacking midfielder or winger.
After scoring 42 goals in his short career so far, Simons has already delivered four for his country, including one against England in the semi -final of the Euro 2024.