Florian Wirtz Next Club Odds

Man City are ranked as second favourites to bag Wirtz’s signature at a price of 3/1. They have long been mentioned in connection with the 22-year-old as they enter what is a pivotal summer for the club after a mediocre campaign this time out, and getting hold of a new playmaker is probably their number one priority too, with Kevin De Bruyne’s exit already confirmed.

There are a couple of huge question marks hanging over Man City though. Firstly, the undeniable pull of Pep Guardiola isn’t as strong as it would have been given he will only be with the club for another 12 months whilst there is also the small matter of 115 charges to be settled as well.

Clearly, those factors haven’t hampered their ability to do business – as evidenced by their January moves – but Wirtz is not going to be short of offers. Will he see a move to the Etihad as a gamble?

Arne Slot has just delivered Liverpool the Premier League title at an absolute canter with his team looking like a well-structured machine that still have a gear or two to step up into. On two fronts, the fact the Reds done such little business last summer is important.

Firstly, it proves Slot’s ability as an actual coach whilst also making you ponder just how good his team will be when he starts getting his own players through the door.

Secondly, the lack of business over the last year means they have the financial clout to go head-to-head with pretty much anyone over the coming months.

From a tactical fit, any conversation with Wirtz will likely be easy. Despite the strong showing Liverpool have given this season, their engine room is an area where they could look to upgrade, and whilst not operating in the same position as Wirtz, they are losing a technically gifted footballer from their squad with Trent Alexander-Arnold heading to Real Madrid.