Arsenal are getting their early transfer priorities wrong

Ultimate bottle-job! Henderson & Ajax's epic title collapse

Héctor Bellerín: How could I dance at a funeral?

Milan are a mess - and superstars will be sold this summer

Rebels United: The legend of Eric Cantona

Editors' Picks

WATCH: Son's priceless reaction as he's asked if he's better than Salah

How to buy Atletico Madrid vs Barcelona Copa del Rey tickets

Scotland World Cup 2026 qualifying: Group, fixtures & results 

Santos Laguna vs Monterrey: Stream, TV & where to watch

Where to watch Ronaldo's Al-Nassr games: Stream & TV info

How to buy Real Madrid vs Real Sociedad Copa del Rey tickets

Where to watch & stream live MLS games

Man Utd live stream and TV channel broadcast info

<p style="display: none;">Article continues below</p><p style="display: none;">Article continues below</p><p style="display: none;">Article continues below</p><script type="application/json" data-placement="fcplayer-semantic">{"type":"fcplayer-semantic","data":{"embedCode":"//cdn.fcp.codes/embed-code-template/embed-code-template.js#SEMANTIC_5704afb8-c10b-4ba5-9cb4-d7fb6098ef90"}}</script><ul><li>Bayer and City reach verbal Wirtz agreement</li><li>Wirtz reportedly not interested in move to City</li><li>Would prefer a move to Bayern Munich or Real Madrid</li></ul><table><tbody><tr><td><a href="https://www.whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va2ivxLJJhzdzbJdwo0n"><strong>Follow GOAL on WhatsApp!</strong></a> 🟢📱</td></tr></tbody></table>

Manchester City snubbed! Club reach verbal agreement with Bayer Leverkusen over Florian Wirtz deal but Germany international does not want Etihad move

Bundesliga

Mainz 05

Bayer Leverkusen

FA Cup

Crystal Palace

Manchester City

<p>Wirtz is labelled as one of the best talents of his generation, and after having spent the last five years with Bayer Leverkusen, the Germany international is considering leaving his 'comfort zone'. The 22-year-old has been linked with the likes of Manchester City, <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">Real Madrid and Bayern Munich</a>.</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p><a href="https://x.com/sachatavolieri/status/1921802731070669248" target="_blank">Sky France's Sacha Tavolieri</a> has now reported that Pep Guardiola and City are ready to convert their interest in Wirtz this summer and make a transfer move before other clubs try to strike a deal. The report has suggested that the eight-time Premier League champions have <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/man-city-agreement-florian-wirtz-transfer-bayern-munich-control-hiked-up-fee-real-madrid-interest-cools/blte76291b90b2c35a0#cs7bdf85d5b98a7d7b" target="_blank">reached a verbal agreement with Bayer Leverkusen</a> over a summer deal for the 22-year-old attacking midfielder.</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>Despite the verbal agreement between Bayer Leverkusen and City, <a href="https://x.com/SportsZone__/status/1921872653687636117" target="_blank">Sports Zone</a> has reported that Wirtz himself is not convinced of a move to the Etihad Stadium this summer. The Germany international is said to prefer a move to Bayern Munich instead and would even be open to a move to Real Madrid.</p>

DID YOU KNOW?

<p>The 22-year-old is likely to be taking part in his last match with Bayer Leverkusen when they take on Mainz on Saturday, May 17. Regardless of his reported decision to reject City, he is likely to be subject to a transfer move away from Die Werkself.</p>

WHAT NEXT FOR WIRTZ?

Manchester City snubbed! Club reach verbal agreement with Bayer Leverkusen over Florian Wirtz deal but Germany international does not want Etihad move | Goal.com

Manchester City have reached a verbal agreement with Bayer Leverkusen for Florian Wirtz, however, he is reportedly not sure about a move to Etihad.

Next matches