
Sources: Man City eye Wirtz as Liverpool look on
Rob Dawson and Beth Lindop
created: May 15, 2025, 8:10 a.m. | updated: May 15, 2025, 12:52 p.m.
Ogden: Guardiola has showed too much loyalty to Man City's aging players (1:40)Open Extended ReactionsManchester City are pushing to sign Florian Wirtz as a possible replacement for Kevin De Bruyne but face stiff competition from Bayern Munich, a source has told ESPN.
A source has told ESPN that Leverkusen would prefer Wirtz to move to Etihad Stadium if he leaves the club this summer rather than stay in Germany with Bundesliga rivals Bayern.
Manchester City are keen on signing Bayer Leverkusen's Florian Wirtz.
Wirtz has also been linked with a move to Liverpool, however, while the player has admirers at Anfield, a source has told ESPN the expectation on Merseyside is that he will join Bayern this summer.
City are also keen to sign a right-back and will look to add a goalkeeper if Éderson is lured away by the Saudi Pro League.
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