Manchester City transfer news as an update emerges on the race to sign Florian Wirtz this summer after talks were held in England

Florian Wirtz has now firmly emerged as a Liverpool transfer target. As reports confirmed, the German international had travelled to England earlier this week to meet with Reds officials.Shop the LFC

However, Liverpool have also made contact with Wirtz to express an interest in signing the playmaker this summer. (Athletic - subscription required) Liverpool will not accept a £850,000 fee from Real Madrid to allow 26-year-old defender Trent Alexander-Arnold to make an early move to the Spanish club. (Sun)

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.

This week has seen the future of Florian Wirtz dominate the headlines. That trend continued yesterday. David Ornstein reported for the Athletic that Liverpool had made contact with the Florian Wirtz

Manchester City have met with Bayer Leverkusen's 22-year-old forward Florian Wirtz over a potential summer move. (Bild) However, Liverpool have also made contact with Wirtz to express an interest in signing the playmaker this summer. (Athletic - subscription required)

Manchester City have submitted an official bid for Bayer Leverkusen star Florian Wirtz, according to BILD. That throws a wrench into what many assumed was a clear path to Bayern Munich.