Guardiola finds replacement for De Bruyne, City want a player worth 140 million euros

English club Manchester City have reportedly made a serious move for Bayer Leverkusen player Florian Wirtz.

According to Sky Sports, City manager Pep Guardiola is interested in bringing in the 21-year-old German, considering him a suitable replacement for Kevin de Bruyne.

Wirtz has played 35 games in all competitions this season, scoring 15 goals and providing 12 assists.

Specialized transfer and statistics page provides values ​​the player on the market at 140 million euros.

🚨 𝒡𝗘𝒴: Pep Guardiola has chosen Florian Wirtz as Kevin De Bruyne's successor. ✍🏼#ManCity would have to pay €100m and approached the player's camp in January. 🗣️

📰 via @sachatavolieri pic.twitter.com/Ikv2gFmRSi

— City HQ (@City_HQs) February 17, 2025

The British write that it is clear that City needs a renewal, so they have already brought in Vitor Reis, Abdukodir Khusanov and Omar Marmoush this winter.

Wirtz is currently listed as City's first target to create a team with which to attack the English championship title again.

As a reminder, City are currently in fourth place in the Premier League, 16 points behind leaders Liverpool. /Telegraph/