There is a verbal agreement in place between Manchester City and Bayer Leverkusen over the framework of a potential deal for Florian Wirtz, according to reports.
It is the latest twist in an ever-developing saga concerning one of European football’s most in-demand assets, and a player that could break records when it comes to the list of the highest transfer fees paid for talents in the history of the game.
After several days of reporting from German media indicating that a personal verbal agreement had been struck between Florian Wirtz, his family, and Bayern Munich, Tuesday brought about an in-person meeting between the former and Manchester City.