However, it seems that Manchester City have pulled out of the race due to the high transfer fee involved. According to reports, the deal would be the largest in the club's history, potentially reaching €300 million, including transfer fees and wages. The club's management has expressed concerns that the price is inflated.

Meanwhile, Liverpool are still in the running, and their interest in Wirtz may have just received a boost. The Reds have already signed Leverkusen defender Jeremie Frimpong by activating his £30 million release clause. This move suggests that Liverpool's manager, Arne Slot, and sporting director, Richard Hughes, are looking to sign Wirtz as a creative midfielder to bolster their squad.

Manchester City will continue to look for a new creative midfielder, with Nottingham Forest's Morgan Gibbs-White catching the eye of manager Pep Guardiola. Despite spending £180 million in the January transfer window, Guardiola is eager to make another big signing to revitalize his team following their disappointing FA Cup final loss. The upcoming Club World Cup will give the team a chance to rotate their squad, which has been busy throughout the season.