Wirtz has lit up the German top flight this season, with the versatile attacker, who can play out wide or as an attacking midfielder, having five goals and eight assists to his name across all competitions so far (Transfermarkt).

The 20-year-old’s enterprising displays are one of the reasons why Xabi Alonso’s men are sitting pretty at the top of the Bundesliga table after nine matches.

TEAMtalk claim that Wirtz’s performances have not gone unnoticed in England, with several Premier League clubs, including Tottenham, credited with an interest in the youngster.

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Spurs are keeping an eye on Florian Wirtz

The report states that Spurs and their North London rivals, Arsenal have both made checks on the German international this season while Newcastle are also tracking the youngster.

In addition, Manchester City are also named as admirers of the attacker but the publication asserts that it is Chelsea who are the ‘most interested’ in signing the player.

It is explained that the Witz’s profile fits perfectly with the Blues’ vision, and that Mauricio Pochettino’s men love the versatility he offers in attacking positions.

Finally, the outlet adds that while a number of European clubs have been tracking the Leverkusen man’s progress for a while, there is now a feeling that 2024 is the year that he will finally make a big transfer.

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Tottenham are not only in need of a wide option after the injuries to Manor Solomon and Ivan Perisic but they also need a top-class cover for James Maddison, which Witz would be able to provide.

His age profile would make him a good fit for Spurs but the youngster is likely to cost a fortune and I am not sure if the Lilywhites will want to get involved in a bidding war with the likes of Chelsea and Man City for the player.

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Wirtz had established himself as one of the best young talents in German football after breaking into Leverkusen’s senior side but the youngster’s development had stalled as he was out for almost the entirety of 2022 due to an ACL injury.

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The attacking midfielder has impressed since his return to the side and 90 min now assert that his performances have captured the attention of several heavy hitters across the continent.

The report states that Tottenham have watched Wirtz in action this season and they have now been joined in the race for the youngster’s signature by Manchester City, Arsenal and Newcastle United.

In addition, the 19-year-old is also alleged to be on the radars of Bayern Munich, Borussia Dortmund and Barcelona ahead of the summer transfer window.

The report adds that while Leverkusen do not envisage selling Wirtz this summer, they could reconsider their stance if they receive a sizeable offer for the youngster.

Spurs Web Opinion

Given the number of clubs interested in Wirtz and the fact that he is contracted until 2027 at the BayArena, he could well cost around £40m-£50m in the summer.

I would be surprised if Spurs get involved in a bidding war for the teenager with the likes of City and Newcastle.

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Wirtz is having an outstanding campaign for Leverkusen, having scored 10 goals and provided 14 assists in all competitions so far (Transfermarkt).

The 18-year-old is seen as one of the next emerging stars of German football and SportBild reported a few months ago that Tottenham sent scouts to Germany to watch Wirtz in action this season.

Unfortunately for the teenager, he tore his anterior cruciate ligament in his side’s 1-0 loss to Koln last week and is thus expected to be out of action for several months (ESPN).

Bild have now provided an update on Wirtz’s future, explaining that Leverkusen are determined to hang on to the attacking midfielder despite his long-term injury.

The report adds that the Bundesliga club have thus slapped a £125m price tag on the German international’s head if the likes of Spurs and Liverpool should come calling for him in the summer.

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One would assume that the ACL injury would have probably scuppered any chance that Wirtz had of making a big move this summer. Clubs would not want to take a risk on the youngster despite the potential upsides and would probably want to wait and see how he recovers from the injury.

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Wirtz has more than filled Kai Havertz’s shoes since his big-money move to Chelsea a year and a half ago.

The teenager is having an outstanding campaign for Leverkusen, having scored 10 goals and provided 14 assists in all competitions so far (Transfermarkt).

The attacking midfielder’s impressive performances for the Bundesliga club have even seen him being capped by the senior German side. 

SportBild reported a few months ago that Tottenham had sent scouts to Germany to watch Wirtz in action this season.

However, Leverkusen CEO Fernando Carro insisted last week that he is not concerned about the midfielder’s future and he expects the youngster to stay at the Bayer Arena at least until 2024 (Bild).

Wirtz’s chances of getting a transfer this summer seems to have taken a massive blow, with Bayer confirming that the midfielder has now torn his anterior cruciate ligament.

Florian Wirtz has torn his ACL in #B04KOE.

Wishing you a strong recovery, Flo!

— Bayer 04 Leverkusen (@bayer04_en) March 13, 2022

Spurs Web Opinion 

Spurs are likely to be in the market for a number eight in the summer and I would have expected Wirtz to be one of the names on Tottenham’s wishlist, given his age and high ceiling. However, I do not expect any club to take a punt on him this summer after this news as recovery from ACL injuries can be quite tricky.

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Wirtz has developed steadily since making his senior debut for Leverkusen aged just 17 back in 2020 but the teenager has seemingly taken his game to a whole new level this season.

The attacking midfielder has found the back of the net 10 times and has provided 13 assists in all competitions so far this campaign (Transfermarkt).

The youngster’s impressive displays have also seen him being capped for Germany on four occasions this year.

SportBild reported back in October that Tottenham had sent scouts to Germany to watch Wirtz in action this season.

However, the report revealed that the north London club were not the only team scouting the German starlet, with the likes of Atletico Madrid, Real Madrid, Barcelona and Newcastle also credited with an interest in the player.

However, Carro has dismissed the idea of Wirtz being sold anytime soon.

When asked about the midfielder’s future, the Bayer CEO told Bild: “I don’t just expect Florian Wirtz until 2023, but at least until 2024. 

“We try to keep him as long as possible. But I assume that he will not leave before 2024.”

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This statement by Carro does not rule out a sale in the summer as the likes of Bayer are not in a position to turn down big offers for their players.

One would expect plenty of clubs around Europe to show interest in Wirtz this summer if the youngster continues producing the same level of performances until the end of the season. 

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Wirtz made his senior professional debut for Leverkusen back in 2019, becoming Leverkusen’s youngest ever debutant at the age of 17 years and 15 days.

The attacking midfielder established himself as a regular in the side under Hannes Wolf last season and won many admirers.

He has hit even greater heights under Gerardo Seoane this campaign, having scored four goals and provided six assists in nine Bundesliga matches so far.

The teenager’s performances have also seen him being capped for Germany on four occasions this year.

SportBild claim that Spurs have sent scouts to watch Wirtz in action this season but it is revealed the North Londoners are hardly the only club interested in the player.

Atletico Madrid, Real Madrid and Barcelona are thought to be following the teenager’s situation while Newcastle United are mentioned as the front-runners for the midfielder following their Saudi-led takeover.

Spurs Web Opinion

It is not surprising to know that many of the clubs across Europe are keeping their eye on Wirtz, given how much the youngster’s stock has risen over the last couple of months.

It is curious to see us being linked with so many attacking midfielders. Perhaps that suggests that Dele Alli’s time at Tottenham is about to come to an end.

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