Bayer approves Florian Wirtz sale for jaw dropping record amount!

Bayer Leverkusen's talented young midfielder, Florian Wirtz, is expected to be a major figure in the summer transfer market. According to reports in the German press, Bayer AG, the parent company of Bayer Leverkusen, has given the green light for the sale of the young star. Club CEO Fernando Carro is also reportedly receptive to the 22-year-old player's transfer. The expected transfer fee for Wirtz is said to be a remarkable 150 million euros.

If this figure is reached, it would establish a new record for the highest transfer fee in both Bundesliga and German football history. Bayern Munich, who have held a long-standing interest in Wirtz, faces uncertainty regarding their ability to meet this substantial price. Bild newspaper reports that the Bavarian side is planning to offer a maximum of 100 million euros this summer. Should Bayern's offer fall short of the €150 million expectation, Wirtz is reportedly open to the idea of remaining with Bayer Leverkusen until 2026.

Meanwhile, Premier League giant Manchester City is reported to be in a leading position in the transfer race. According to Sky Sports reporter Sacha Tavolieri, an agreement in principle has allegedly been reached between Leverkusen and City after weeks of negotiations. The English club is reportedly planning to replace their seasoned star Kevin De Bruyne, who is expected to leave at the end of the season, with Wirtz.

Florian Wirtz's future, coupled with the potential record-breaking fee and the latest developments in the transfer saga, is set to be one of the most discussed and anticipated topics of the upcoming summer transfer window.