Florian Wirtz has sent the Liverpool hierarchy the right kind of messages with his behaviour inside and outside of the dressing room after the Reds approached his representatives

MANCHESTER CITY have pulled out of the race to sign Florian Wirtz, reports suggest. City had been eyeing a potential deal for the German to make him the successor to Kevin de Bruyne, who is

Liverpool and Bayern Munich are the two final clubs in the race for Bayer Leverkusen star Florian Wirtz after Manchester City decided to pull out.

Belgian Sky Sports reporter Sacha Tavolieri believes Manchester City have pulled out of the race for Florian Wirtz in part due to the player's decision to join Bayern Munich - a fact that would also be damaging to Liverpool's chances if true.

According to reports, Manchester City have decided to 'withdraw' from the race to sign Liverpool target Florian Wirtz from Bayer Leverkusen.

Manchester City have reportedly withdrawn from the race to sign Bayer Leverkusen star Florian Wirtz in a boost to rivals Liverpool, who are also said to be keen on the midfielder. BBC Sport’s Sami Mokbel reports that City are halting their interest in the Germany international because of the costs of a possible deal.

Manchester City cool their interest in Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Florian Wirtz because of soaring costs of the deal, writes BBC Sport's Sami Mokbel.