Quote from: Falconer on September 28, 2024, 11:15:19 PM

Quote from: shogun47 on September 28, 2024, 11:00:35 PM

Quote from: Palakka on September 28, 2024, 03:03:45 PM

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A lot will depend on how Florian Wirtz will get through this season and what his impact will be on the biggest European stage in the CL. If he can become an important player for Bayer Leverkusen in the CL, I think that Arsenal would be out because there will be Real Madrid. And Real Madrid is sometimes willing to pay whatever is needed and I believe his contract is going to end in 2026, which means that Bayer Leverkusen has to make a big decision. But since they are not as rich as the sheikh clubs, I suppose they will sell Wirtz. But it won't probably be €150m. There aren't too many clubs that could afford him anyway if he plays an excellent season. Bayern Munich has said at some point that they would be willing to spend a lot of money for top talents from Germany, so who knows what they will have to say when they throw their hat into the ring.

If Florian Wirtz is able to perform impressively this season with Leverkusen, in every competition, it is possible that his market value will reach 150 million. Real Madrid, Bayern Munich and Arsenal are reportedly ready to compete to get the young talent of the German National Team. The factor that can influence an important decision in Florian Wirtz future career is Xabi Alonso. Last summer the manager decided to stay with Leverkusen, if he leaves at the end of the season, it is likely that Florian Wirtz will also decide to leave, maybe even work together again at their new club. In terms of finance, the three clubs will not mind paying Florian Wirtz release clause which is considered very expensive. A good choice in my opinion is Real Madrid.

Yes and when he reaches that market value, I think Bayern Munich would be out. I suppose they would be willing to pay around 100-120 million at max with bonuses and perhaps distributed over a couple of years. Or it could be that Bayern Munich offers a player in exchange and then tries to lower the transfer fee to something around 70-80 million, but then it comes down to what Bayer Leverkusen needs and wants.

But if Real Madrid steps in and is willing to pay 150 million, it is probably game over as they would offer Wirtz at least as high a salary as Bayern Munich would do. But then there is still Wirtz and whether he wants to stay in the Bundesliga or not. But Real Madrid is Real Madrid and I think it is very difficult to say no to them. But Wirtz has a lot to say as otherwise Bayer Leverkusen would lose too much because he could leave the club in 2026 for free. That would be a horror for them.

It remains exciting and I am far from certain how this could end.