Arsenal join Real Madrid and two others in the race for the 21-year-old German midfielder
Bayer Leverkusen is the star of Germany Florian Wirtz he might only be 21, but he'll likely have his pick of destinations when he decides to move on. Another of Europe's top clubs has recently shown interest in him.
While all the top clubs are undoubtedly aware of his talent, there is a certain degree of separation between that group and those seriously considering a move for him. According to Christian Falk, it will not come cheap, as Leverkusen want €150 million for the creative midfielder. Wirtz's intention is to leave next summer.
Real Madrid and Bayern Munich have been linked with Wirtz for some time, and now Falk explains that Arsenal they also joined Manchester City in the race.
Arsenal are interested in Florian Wirtz (21), Bayer Leverkusen (contract until 2027)
❇️ Wirtz wants to leave the Club in the summer of 2025
❇️ Leverkusen wants a Transfer Fee of 150 Mio €
❇️ FC Bayern, Real Madrid and Manchester City are also interested in Wirtz pic.twitter.com/DvUmBurpah– Christian Falk (@cfbayern) September 27, 2024
It will be fascinating to see where it ends up, and if anyone is willing to put up the asking price. For all four clubs credited with interest, Leverkusen's asking price would be a record transfer fee. At least with Los Blancos, they have a fairly clear tendency to negotiate both release clauses and asking prices.
