Pep Guardiola would put together a super team with 150 million to buy a world football star

Although the summer transfer window is still months away, Sky Germany reports that Manchester City has taken a significant lead in negotiations for Wirtz. The attacking midfielder, currently under Xabi Alonso’s tutelage at Bayer Leverkusen, is regarded as one of the brightest prospects in European football. With comparisons already being drawn between Wirtz and City’s Kevin De Bruyne, the 20-year-old could be a key piece in Guardiola's future plans.

City Unfazed by Wirtz's €150M Price Tag

For most clubs, the reported price tag of €150 million would be a major obstacle, but for Manchester City, it is no deterrent. Known for their financial muscle, the "sky blues" have never shied away from paying top dollar for world-class talent. Guardiola is believed to be a huge admirer of Wirtz's playmaking abilities, and the club would have no qualms about meeting the substantial transfer fee to secure the German international.

This potential move to City would be a significant blow to Real Madrid, who had initially been seen as the favorites to land Wirtz. Florentino Pérez, the president of Real Madrid, had reportedly eyed Wirtz as a successor to Toni Kroos, whose contract is nearing its end. However, the competition from the Premier League, especially from clubs like Manchester City, has made it increasingly difficult for Madrid to close in on their top transfer targets.

Real Madrid’s Struggles in the Premier League Market

Florentino Pérez and Real Madrid are finding it increasingly challenging to compete with the financial clout of the Premier League in the transfer market. After losing out on Trent Alexander-Arnold, who looks set to stay in England, Madrid now faces the prospect of missing out on Wirtz as well. Rather than stepping into the shoes of fellow German Toni Kroos at the Santiago Bernabéu, Wirtz may choose to replace Kevin De Bruyne at Manchester City.

Guardiola’s admiration for the young talent could be decisive, as he envisions Wirtz as a perfect fit for City's tactical setup. Wirtz's vision, technical skills, and versatility make him an ideal candidate to follow in the footsteps of De Bruyne, one of the Premier League’s most successful playmakers.

• Florian Wirtz is a top target for Manchester City, with Guardiola prioritizing his signing.
• The transfer fee for Wirtz is expected to be around €150 million, a price Manchester City is prepared to pay.
• Real Madrid had initially targeted Wirtz as a successor to Toni Kroos, but now face losing him to the Premier League.
• Florentino Pérez has struggled to secure key signings, with Premier League clubs posing stiff competition.
• Wirtz could replace Kevin De Bruyne at Manchester City, following comparisons to the Belgian star's style of play.