Toni Kroos link gives Real Madrid boost in pursuit of 21-year-old wanted by Manchester City

For at least the last year, Germany and Bayer Leverkusen star Florian Wirtz he played with the assurance that whenever he decides to move, he will have his choice of the best clubs in Europe. The 21-year-old star could make that call this summer, and already has Bayern Munich, Manchester City and Real Madrid in pursuit.

Speaking to The Daily BriefingGerman insider Christian Falk explained that Manchester City have a strong shot at his signature after Pep Guardiola's contract extension. On the other hand, Bayern Munich are doing everything they can to unite him with fellow international Jamal Musiala at club level.

Real Madrid in theory is willing to spend less on Wirtz, but several points are aligned in his favor. Falk revealed that while his agent remains father Hans-Joachim Wirtz, as part of a sponsorship deal with Pepsi, he now has Volker Struth in his team – who is Toni Kroos' agent. If he decides to move to Los Blancos, Struth's presence would be an advantage for Real Madrid.

This is obviously combined with the fact that Leverkusen manager Xabi Alonso, who has overseen Wirtz's development into a starter for the German and Bundesliga champions, is widely expected to end up at Real Madrid sooner rather than later. While some reports in the capital deny that there has been any contact with Alonso, the Basque coach is tipped to succeed Carlo Ancelotti.