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Man City reach agreement over potential €100m Florian Wirtz transfer - but Bayern Munich still in control despite facing hiked-up fee as Real Madrid's interest cools

<p>Wirtz recently <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/florian-wirtz-drops-transfer-bombshell-bayern-leverkusen-star-ready-leave-comfort-zone/blt7bedc1bb52cf57e2#cs03dc875484dd2ed4" target="_blank">dropped a major hint on his future</a> as he claimed that he is willing to step out of his comfort zone, amid speculation over a possible move away from Bayer Leverkusen this summer. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/florian-wirtz-wants-link-up-harry-kane-bayer-leverkusen-star-set-to-snub-man-city-real-madrid-in-favour-of-bayern-munich-transfer/blt2559dfa7525e68c6#csc719c01ffbd430d4" target="_blank">Bayern Munich were being considered favourites</a> to sign the German international, but <a href="https://www.sky-sport.ch/fr/articles/florian-wirtz-de-bruyne-manor-solomon-moise-kean-voici-les-infos-transferts-de-la-semaine/" target="_blank"><em>Sky Sports</em></a> now claims that Manchester City have reached an agreement with the dethroned ex-Bundesliga champions.</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>The report adds that Leverkusen could consider cashing in on the situation and selling Wirtz for €100 million (£83m/$104m) to the Cityzens, but if Bayern come knocking on their door they are likely to increase their asking price to €150m (£126m/$166m) as Die Roten are a direct competitor. It has been claimed that staying in the Bundesliga and joining Bayern is Wirtz's preference.</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>The advantage that the Bavarian club hold is the salary they are offering to the 22-year-old. City have a club policy of not paying a player an amount which is more than what manager Pep Guardiola earns per year at the moment. Bayern are supposedly banking on their massive wage offer to win the transfer race. This is also one of the major reasons why <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/xabi-alonso-real-madrid-two-players-wants-to-sign-if-he-replaces-carlo-ancelotti-as-manager/blt1b02e0d1c5b090fd" target="_blank">Real Madrid-bound Leverkusen boss Xabi Alonso is no longer considering reuniting with the player</a> at Santiago Bernabeu.</p>

DID YOU KNOW?

<p>Wirtz's contract at Leverkusen runs until 2027 and although the player would rather move this summer, he could end up staying put for another season in order to leave for a cheaper fee in the summer of 2026.</p>

WHAT NEXT FOR FLORIAN WIRTZ?

Man City reach agreement over potential €100m Florian Wirtz transfer - but Bayern Munich still in control despite facing hiked-up fee as Real Madrid's interest cools | Goal.com

Manchester City have reached an agreement with Bayer Leverkusen over a deal for Florian Wirtz, but Bayern Munich remain in control of the situation.

Man City reach agreement over potential €100m Florian Wirtz transfer - but Bayern Munich still in control despite facing hiked-up fee as Real Madrid&apos;s interest cools