Manchester City is poised to launch a summer transfer bid for Bayer Leverkusen duo Florian Wirtz and Jeremie Frimpong, with a potential price tag of around £170 million. The Premier League champions, who spent heavily in January, are reportedly positioning themselves to sign the highly sought-after pair, despite interest from other top European clubs.
Wirtz, a 21-year-old attacking midfielder, is considered one of Europe’s brightest young talents, with 56 goals and 62 assists in 186 appearances for Leverkusen. Manchester City sees him as a potential replacement for Kevin De Bruyne, who is out of contract in the summer. Real Madrid and Bayern Munich are also believed to be interested in Wirtz.
Frimpong, a 24-year-old right wing-back, has been on Manchester City’s radar for some time. The club is considering bringing him back to the Etihad, having previously sold him to Celtic in 2019. Frimpong has developed into one of Europe’s most potent wing-backs, with 28 goals and 43 assists in 175 appearances for Leverkusen. Liverpool is also reportedly interested in him as a potential replacement for Trent Alexander-Arnold.
Manchester City’s summer transfer plans are taking shape, despite the club facing allegations of breaching the Premier League’s Profitability and Sustainability Rules. With the backing of the club’s board, Pep Guardiola is preparing for a major squad overhaul, with Wirtz and Frimpong at the top of his wishlist.