For the first time since the 2013 final, two German teams face off in the Champions League. The focus in Bayern Munich vs. Leverkusen is on their two star German players.

Manchester City have sought to 'escalate' the battle for the signature of Florian Wirtz, according to German media. The Bayer Leverkusen star continues to make headlines at home and abroad. Despite Wirtz ostensibly being close to signing a contract extension with his club,

Manchester City are among a long list of English clubs vying for the services of Hertha BSC starlet Ibrahim Maza, according to reports in Germany.The Premier League champions have identified Bayer

The German midfielder is one of the biggest stars on the planet and all indications are that he could be the major signing of the upcoming summer.

But a new report from Danny Rust and Dean Jones for GIVEMESPORT indicates that City are fearful that they may not be able to sign Wirtz this summer. If that proves to be the case who else could the world champions target for the De Bruyne role? Here are three players they could potentially look at instead of Wirtz.

The fact that Rummenigge publicly put Wirtz before Bayern Munich's own Jamal Musiala, who is also widely regarded as one of Germany's brightest prospects, came as a surprise to Lothar Matthäus. According to the former Germany and Bayern star, Rummenigge's comments will make Musiala feel overlooked.

Manchester United are one of SIX clubs plotting big-money summer moves for Bayer Leverkusen attacking midfielder Florian Wirtz and a report has revealed how much they’d have to spend to get him.

Manchester City can still afford to sign Florian Wirtz and Andrea Cambiaso this summer, according to The Sun. That is despite the financial implications of their UEFA Champions League elimination ...