Manchester City have pulled out of the race to sign Bayer Leverkusen playmaker Florian Wirtz, according to the BBC. The Citizens believe the numbers involved in the deal are too steep.City had been

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

Manchester City have 'withdrawn' from the race to sign Florian Wirtz as the true cost of the deal has emerged and it has stunned fans. Wirtz is one of the most in demand midfielders in world football following his stellar performances for Bayer Leverkusen.