PEP GUARDIOLA has held talks with Florian Wirtz as Manchester City stepped up their bid to land the German star in a record £126million deal. The Bayer Leverkusen forward, 22, jetted in to

Bayer Leverkusen attacking midfielder Florian Wirtz is the subject of transfer interest from Bayern Munich, Real Madrid and Manchester City ahead of the summer window opening

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Bayer Leverkusen star Florian Wirtz is expected to transfer this summer for a record fee, with Bayer AG reportedly approving his sale for €150

As one of the most highly-rated playmakers on the planet, Wirtz is naturally believed to be at the top of City's shortlist to replace Kevin De Bruyne, who will depart when his deal expires in June.