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Watch out, Man City & Real Madrid! Bayern Munich step up Florian Wirtz pursuit as German giants plot major sales to fund €100m bid for Bayer Leverkusen star

<p>According to <a href="https://sport.sky.de/transfer/news/34132/13258449/bayern-boss-max-eberl-hat-internes-go-fuer-transfer-von-florian-wirtz" target="_blank"><em>Sky Sports Germany</em></a><em>, </em>Bayern have identified Bayer Leverkusen star Wirtz as a top priority for their long-term project. Known for his creativity, vision, and technical brilliance, Wirtz has become an integral player for both Leverkusen and the German national team. Bayern’s sporting director, Max Eberl, is leading the negotiations and reportedly has received an internal green light to pursue the transfer aggressively.</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>The prospect of pairing Wirtz with Jamal Musiala at the club level is particularly appealing to Bayern. The two young stars have already showcased excellent chemistry in the German national team, and Bayern hope to replicate that success domestically and in Europe.</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>However, acquiring Wirtz will not come easy. Leverkusen are reportedly determined to sell their prized asset to a foreign club, with <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/bayern-munich-leapfrog-real-madrid-in-pursuit-of-florian-wirtz/blt122d1ad1b08c0ae8" target="_blank">Real Madrid and Manchester City also in the race</a>. To secure Wirtz, Bayern must prepare a package worth up to €100 million (£83m/$104m), excluding additional bonuses or player exchanges.</p><p>Before making a formal offer, Bayern must generate funds through player sales. The club is under financial pressure to balance its books while competing with the financial might of<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/man-city-real-madrid-bayern-munich-race-sign-florian-wirtz-pep-guardiola-win-everything/blt62ccdaf5e9ff6638#cs004a3e2d9a6413e6" target="_blank"> Madrid and City. </a>Selling key assets will likely be an essential step to making this ambitious transfer a reality.</p>

DID YOU KNOW?

<p>Leverkusen hold a strong negotiating position, as Wirtz’s current contract runs until 2027. The Bundesliga club is under no pressure to sell and aims to keep Wirtz unless an irresistible offer is made. Their preference is to see him move abroad rather than strengthen a domestic rival like Bayern. </p>

WHAT NEXT?

Watch out, Man City & Real Madrid! Bayern Munich step up Florian Wirtz pursuit as German giants plot major sales to fund €100m bid for Bayer Leverkusen star | Goal.com Kenya

Bayern Munich are reportedly plotting major sales to fund a €100m Florian Wirtz pursuit to beat Real Madrid &amp; Manchester City to the Leverkusen star.

Watch out, Man City &amp; Real Madrid! Bayern Munich step up Florian Wirtz pursuit as German giants plot major sales to fund €100m bid for Bayer Leverkusen star