Real Madrid's intensified interest in Florian Wirtz signals their intent to upgrade their midfield. The feasibility of a transfer, however, will depend on negotiations with Leverkusen and the player's own ambitions,

Could Real Madrid lure one of the brightest young stars in Germany? The club is reportedly upping its pursuit of a coveted 21-year-old.

Florian Wirtz, the 21-year-old midfielder from Pulheim, Germany, is drawing closer to a potential transfer to Real Madrid with each passing day. The Bayer Leverkusen star, regarded as one of the most promising talents in European soccer, has been on Madrid’s radar for some time as a potential successor to 39-year-old Luka Modric.

A leading member of the sidelined contingent at La Liga giants Real Madrid is hopeful of returning to the pitch in the club’s first outing following the international break.That’s according to