City are edging closer to signing a hugely talented forward and the star has even flown in for direct talks, according to reports.

The Germany international is expected to follow new Real Madrid boss Xabi Alonso in leaving Bayer Leverkusen this summer amid interest from Man City. Wirtz would be a superb signing for Man City, who were recently dealt a blow as the 22-year-old ‘agreed on a transfer’ to Bayern Munich.

Florian Birtz, the biggest fish in the summer transfer market, is also attracting attention from Liverpool.The German kicker reported on the 14th (Korean time) 'A few weeks ago, Bayer Leverkusen's Birtz was only known to want a move to Bayern Munich,

Manchester City are pushing to beat Bayern Munich in the race to sign Bayer Leverkusen attacker Florian Wirtz, talkSPORT understands. City are ready to pay in excess of £100million for the Germany

Liverpool have held talks to sign Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Florian Wirtz, according to reports in Germany. The 22-year-old has been one of Leverkusen’s standout players with 21 goals and 23 assists over the last two Bundesliga campaigns.

Not since the rise of Mesut Ozil has European football witnessed a No 10 so intelligent and selfless with his movement as Leverkusen's Wirtz

Florian Wirtz, the sought-after German midfielder, is at the center of a transfer battle between Manchester City and Bayern Munich. City has reportedl

Liverpool have reportedly joined the race to sign Florian Wirtz, who has been linked with Manchester City. Bayern Munich are also interested in signing the German midfielder.

Virat Kohli announced his retirement from Test cricket on Monday (May 12). Many cricketing greats and legends from other sports including Sachin Tendulkar, AB de Villiers, Conor Anthony McGregor, and Novak Djokovic lavished praises on the star batter.