This is what kicker had to say on the matter, which includes details that Bayern Munich cannot afford what is expected to be an exorbitant transfer fee that Bayer Leverkusen would want for Wirtz: The possibility of Wirtz moving to Munich in the summer of 2025 is considered almost impossible in the industry.

Xabi Alonso can take heart from the fact that he hasn't lost to the Bavarians in his time in charge, recording two wins and two draws. When the Spaniard led Leverkusen to a 3-0 win over Bayern in February, he did so without a traditional number nine, and he could do the same on Tuesday, although Patrik Schick has been in fine form up front.

Bayer Leverkusen’s Florian Wirtz is likely to stay at the club beyond this and a move to Bayern Munich is close to being ruled out.All signs at the moment point towards Wirtz