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Florian Wirtz 'leaning towards' Bayern Munich move in massive blow to Real Madrid and Man City's transfer hopes

<p>Bayern are known for targeting top German talents, and Wirtz is at the top of their transfer wishlist. The Bavarian giants are determined to bring him to the Allianz Arena, potentially as early as next summer, according to <a href="https://sport.sky.de/fussball/artikel/wechselt-florian-wirtz-erst-zu-den-bayern-dann-ins-ausland/13229864/34942" target="_blank"><em>Sky Sports.</em></a></p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>While Xavi Simons, currently on loan at RB Leipzig from Paris Saint-Germain, is also being considered as an option, Wirtz remains the primary target. A move in 2025 is becoming more likely, with a transfer fee expected to exceed €100 million (£84m/$110m), making Wirtz one of the most expensive transfers in Bundesliga history. He is currently under contract with Leverkusen until 2027.</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>Although Bayern are leading the race, European powerhouses such as<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/arsenal-man-city-chance-signing-florian-wirtz-bayer-leverkusen-set-asking-price/blte81968d8a9a80739" target="_blank"> Real Madrid and Manchester City are still in pursuit of Wirtz</a>. Both clubs have been monitoring his development closely, hoping to add the gifted midfielder to their squads. However, according to <em>Sky Sports</em>, Wirtz is currently favouring a <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/revealed-real-madrid-long-term-plan-sign-florian-wirtz-bayer-leverkusen-slap-gbp128m-price-tag/blt1f1a1ca794f56e85" target="_blank">move to Bayern before considering a future transfer</a> outside the Bundesliga.</p>

DID YOU KNOW?

<p>In just six Bundesliga matches, Wirtz has already scored four goals and provided one assist, with another two strikes in the Champions League. He has been called up by Julian Nagelsmann for Germany's upcoming Nations League fixtures and will be in action against Bosnia and Herzegovina on October 11.</p>

WHAT NEXT FOR WIRTZ?

Florian Wirtz 'leaning towards' Bayern Munich move in massive blow to Real Madrid and Man City's transfer hopes | Goal.com English Kuwait

Florian Wirtz is said to be considering joining Bayern Munich should he leave Bayer Leverkusen next summer, but a future move abroad is on the cards.