Manchester City’s relationship with Bayer Leverkusen may be key in the Wirtz race | OneFootball

The hottest topic this week ahead of the summer transfer window has been the future of Bayer Leverkusen playmaker Florian Wirtz. It seems that there has been an update on Wirtz’s next destination that has emerged every day this week. From a Manchester City point of view, all they can do is wait for a decision from Florian Wirtz on what he intends to do this summer. But a new report from Fabrizio Romano indicates that Manchester City have a strong relationship with Bayer Leverkusen. That may hold the key in the race to sign the German international.

Fabrizio Romano has provided an update on the race to sign Florian Wirtz.

Speaking on his official YouTube channel, Fabrizio Romano has provided an update on the race to sign Florian Wirtz. Romano reports that Liverpool are keeping an eye on the Wirtz situation. At this stage, Liverpool are yet to make a concrete move for Wirtz. But like all top clubs, they would be interested in signing the German international. Romano adds that Bayern Munich remain confident in signing Wirtz this summer.

Furthermore, Romano further adds that Manchester City and Bayer Leverkusen have a strong relationship, and Leverkusen do retain an interest in signing James McAtee. He could be used as a make-weight of sorts in any deal for Manchester City to sign Wirtz, Romano adds. This information regarding Leverkusen’s interest in McAtee was also revealed by Esteemed Kompany sources at the end of April. Lastly, Romano reports that Florian Wirtz is yet to make a decision on his future.

The relationship between Manchester City and Bayer Leverkusen could be the key in the race to sign Wirtz.

Fabrizio Romano’s update on the race to sign Florian Wirtz adds another layer to the transfer saga surrounding the German international. Liverpool do loom in the battle to sign Wirtz. But they are awaiting a decision from Wirtz on his future before making their move.

But from a Manchester City point of view, their good relationship with Bayer Leverkusen could be key. The two clubs have already agreed on the framework of a deal that will see Wirtz move to the Etihad as per a report from Sacha Tavolieri. So that step is already complete by Manchester City. That could hold the key in the race to sign the German international. As could be an interesting snippet in Sacha Tavolieri’s report. The relationship between Wirtz and Bayer Leverkusen will be a crucial factor in Wirtz’s decision.

Perhaps Manchester City and Florian Wirtz’s relationship with Bayer Leverkusen may be the key detail in the race to sign the German international. Maybe it won’t be. But it’s something to look out for in the race to claim the biggest prize in the summer transfer window. As is the latest report from Sacha Tavolieri via his official X account. That can be seen below.