Bayer Leverkusen will not let their star player - and Manchester City's long-term transfer target - leave on the cheap.

Pep Guardiola has identified Simons as his ideal replacement for Kevin De Bruyne, who looks increasingly likely to depart the Etihad when his contract expires on June 30. Man City will have to pay a premium to sign 21-year-old Simons, however.

Manchester City face a summer of change, with manager Pep Guardiola lining up a new €100 million signing to replace Kevin De Bruyne at the Etihad Stadium.

Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola is pushing for the Cityzens to sign Bayer Leverkusen midfielder, Florian Wirtz ahead of Arsenal and Real Madrid. According to Bild, Guardiola views Wirtz as his ‘dream player’ and is lining up the 21-year-old as Man City’s long-term replacement for Kevin De Bruyne,

Pep Guardiola is pushing to sign Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Florian Wirtz ahead of Arsenal, according to reports in Germany. Wirtz played an integral role in Leverkusen’s league and cup double last season and has continued his impressive form this term with 15 goals and 12 assists in all competitions.