Guardiola "dreams" of Wirtz, but Bayer's financial demands could block the transfer

Manchester City head coach Pep Guardiola is eager to bring Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Florian Wirtz to the club.

Details. According to Goal, Guardiola "dreams" of using the German playmaker to replace veteran midfielder Kevin De Bruyne. The 33-year-old Belgian's contract with City expires at the end of the season, prompting the manager to look for long-term successors.

City had already shown interest in Wirtz in January, but Bayer made it clear that a mid-season transfer was out of the question, with the player's high price tag being another major obstacle.

The Bundesliga club is expected to demand a staggering €150 million for their star player.

Reminder. Previous reports indicated that Wirtz intends to extend his contract with Bayer.