Manchester City snubbed! Club reach verbal agreement with Bayer Leverkusen over Florian Wirtz deal but Germany international does not want Etihad move

Wirtz is labelled as one of the best talents of his generation, and after having spent the last five years with Bayer Leverkusen, the Germany international is considering leaving his 'comfort zone'. The 22-year-old has been linked with the likes of Manchester City, Real Madrid and Bayern Munich.

Sky France's Sacha Tavolieri has now reported that Pep Guardiola and City are ready to convert their interest in Wirtz this summer and make a transfer move before other clubs try to strike a deal. The report has suggested that the eight-time Premier League champions have reached a verbal agreement with Bayer Leverkusen over a summer deal for the 22-year-old attacking midfielder.

Despite the verbal agreement between Bayer Leverkusen and City, Sports Zone has reported that Wirtz himself is not convinced of a move to the Etihad Stadium this summer. The Germany international is said to prefer a move to Bayern Munich instead and would even be open to a move to Real Madrid.

The 22-year-old is likely to be taking part in his last match with Bayer Leverkusen when they take on Mainz on Saturday, May 17. Regardless of his reported decision to reject City, he is likely to be subject to a transfer move away from Die Werkself.