Bayern Munich view Arsenal €125m transfer target as ‘absolute dream’ signing
German club Bayern Munich view €125m Arsenal transfer target Florian Wirtz as their ‘absolute dream’ signing this summer,.
The Gunners are already facing competition from Manchester City เล่น UFABET ผ่านมือถือ สะดวกทุกที่ ทุกเวลา to sign the Bayer Leverkusen attacking midfielder at the end of the season.
Arsenal are ‘fully committe’ in their attempts to convince the 21-year-old to pick north London as his next destination but it won’t be an easy task.
According to fresh reports from Wirtz remains Bayern’s ‘absolute dream target’ target for the upcoming summer transfer window.
It is thought that Bayern have already held meetings and talks with Wirtz’s representatives and are ‘working in the background’ on a potential deal.
Wirtz playe a key role in Leverkusen’s Bundesliga and DFB-Pokal double last season under Xabi Alonso and he has continue to shine this term.
Leverkusen’s hierarchy are hopeful of convincing Wirtz to sign a contract extension before the summer transfer window – which would keep him tie to the club until 2027 – although he is currently hesitant over a new deal.
Leverkusen are looking to include a release clause of €125 million (£104.3m), which could be activate from the summer of 2026.
With Arsenal and City intereste in a deal for Wirtz, Bayern legend Franck Ribery has urge his old club to do everything they can to sign the player.
‘If there’s any possibility, Bayern must sign Florian Wirtz,’ Ribery recently told German outlet.
‘Musiala and Wirtz can play very well together in a team. They’re alike because they both have incredible talent.
‘But they’re not alike in their playing style. Good footballers always get along on the pitch. Maybe FC Bayern should adjust their system a bit, away from the traditional wingers.
‘I would play with a true No.9 and behind him in the half spaces with Wirtz and Musiala, a little bit further inside. Then the wings will still be open for strong attacking full-backs. That could work very well.’
If Wirtz does not agree to sign a new deal, there would be no release clause but it is thought that Leverkusen would still look to sell him, demanding a transfer fee of €150m (£125.2m).