The Germany international is expected to follow new Real Madrid boss Xabi Alonso in leaving Bayer Leverkusen this summer amid interest from Man City. Wirtz would be a superb signing for Man City, who were recently dealt a blow as the 22-year-old ‘agreed on a transfer’ to Bayern Munich.

Virat Kohli announced his retirement from Test cricket on Monday (May 12). Many cricketing greats and legends from other sports including Sachin Tendulkar, AB de Villiers, Conor Anthony McGregor, and Novak Djokovic lavished praises on the star batter.

Liverpool have held talks to sign Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Florian Wirtz, according to reports in Germany. The 22-year-old has been one of Leverkusen’s standout players with 21 goals and 23 assists over the last two Bundesliga campaigns.

Manchester City have reached a ‘verbal agreement’ with Bayer Leverkusen for the signing of Bayern Munich target Florian Wirtz, according to reports. Despite fierce competition from Bundesliga giants Bayern Munich, Man City are continuing their pursuit of the German international.

According to Bild, Florian Wirtz, midfielder for the German national team and Bayer Leverkusen, recently met with representatives from Manchester City and Liverpool in England.

Wirtz played a key role in Bayer Leverkusen's invincible Bundesliga title-winning run in 2023-24, where he was named player of the season thanks to his 11 goals and 12 assists. This season, major trophies weren't in the cards for Leverkusen, but Wirtz still managed 10 goals and 12 assists in the league with one game left to play.

Not since the rise of Mesut Ozil has European football witnessed a No 10 so intelligent and selfless with his movement as Leverkusen's Wirtz

Virat Kohli announced his retirement from Test cricket on 12 May, and sporting giants, actors, and even football clubs have congratulated the batter on his red-ball career

Florian Birtz, the biggest fish in the summer transfer market, is also attracting attention from Liverpool.The German kicker reported on the 14th (Korean time) 'A few weeks ago, Bayer Leverkusen's Birtz was only known to want a move to Bayern Munich,