Real Madrid ready to spend €100m for Bayer's rising star

The Madrid-based ensemble is bracing itself to enter the transfer market next summer with the intention of fortifying its roster.

The leader of Bayer Leverkusen, Florian Wirtz, stands apart among the paramount objectives for the "Royal Club". The "Galacticos" are poised to proffer a substantial sum, around 100 million euros, for the 20-year-old midfielder, as per reports from Fichajes.

It's underscored that Real perceives in the young German a potential successor to Luka Modrić and Toni Kroos.

In the ongoing season, the German attacking midfielder stands as a pivotal figure for the "pharmacists." He boasts six goals and ten assists across 18 matches in all competitions.

Additionally, Wirtz has participated in 14 matches for the German national team. The esteemed German portal Transfermarkt values the footballer at 85 million euros. The midfielder's contract with the German club spans until June 2027.

Real Madrid currently occupies the top spot in La Liga after completing 14 rounds of matches, amassing 35 points under the stewardship of Carlo Ancelotti. The astonishing Bayer, led by Habí Alonso, dominates the Bundesliga after 12 rounds, outpacing Bayern Munich by two points.