MANCHESTER CITY hope to land Florian Wirtz in a record £126million deal. City look to beat Bayern Munich to the signature of the Bayer Leverkusen forward, 22, who made a flying visit to Manchester

The battle to sign Bayer Leverkusen superstar Florian Wirtz is heating up, with Bayern Munich pushing to win the race for the Manchester City target.

“Florian Wirtz remains Manchester City’s top midfield target this summer," he began. "Wirtz’s parents took a short meeting in Manchester today with City officials as they assess options. Bayern are also pushing for Wirtz. Leverkusen prefer to sell to Manchester City but will respect Wirtz’s decision providing their valuation is met.”

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.

Manchester City have reached a “principle of global agreement” to sign 29-cap German international Florian Wirtz, as reported by Sacha Tavolieri. Wirtz has always been one of the most highly talented players in Europe.

Manchester City hold an “excellent relationship” with Bayer Leverkusen that could only strengthen over time, including concerning Florian Wirtz, it has been revealed.Those are the words of

Florian Wirtz has already stated that he hopes to have a more successful legacy than one of his Germany team-mates, as Liverpool circle the talented Bayer Leverkusen superstar