Manchester City have identified Bayer Leverkusen star Florian Wirtz as a potential replacement for Kevin De Bruyne, with a summer bid expected, according to The Daily Mail. Also read: UEFA Champions League: Real Madrid Stun Manchester City as PSG, Juventus, and Dortmund Dominate City are looking to refresh their squad after a disappointing 2024-25 season, and Wirtz, valued at over £85 million ($107m), has emerged as a key target. De Bruyne, who turns 34 in June, is out of contract in 2025, and no extension has been agreed. Wirtz has been instrumental in Leverkusen’s success, contributing 18

Manchester City have identified Bayer Leverkusen star Florian Wirtz as a potential replacement for Kevin De Bruyne, with a summer bid expected, according to The Daily Mail.

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City are looking to refresh their squad after a disappointing 2024-25 season, and Wirtz, valued at over £85 million ($107m), has emerged as a key target. De Bruyne, who turns 34 in June, is out of contract in 2025, and no extension has been agreed. Wirtz has been instrumental in Leverkusen’s success, contributing 18 goals and 20 assists last season as they won the Bundesliga and DFB-Pokal while reaching the Europa League final. He has continued his impressive form this campaign with 26 goal involvements.

FLORIAN WIRTZ with exceptional season of 2024-2025 in Bayern Leverkusen and Germany national team, also one of the most promising and targeted talent in 2025 summer transfer window.

The German international also starred at Euro 2024, attracting interest from Bayern Munich, who hope to pair him with Jamal Musiala. City, however, are keen to secure his services as part of their squad overhaul.

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