Real Madrid make contact with Bundesliga star's camp as they step up transfer pursuit: Reports

According to a report by Sky Sports Germany's Florian Plettenberg, Real Madrid have made contact with Florian Wirtz's camp as they step up to sign the talented midfielder. The reigning UEFA Champions League holders are hoping to recruit the talented forward to their already stacked superteam.

Wirtz was a crucial part of the Bayern Leverkusen team that claimed the Bundesliga crown and DFB Pokal last season without falling to defeat. He played 3475 minutes across 49 games, scoring 18 goals and assisting 20.

Wirtz is contracted to the Bundesliga outfit till 2027 and Los Blancos will hope to secure a deal for his services. Bayern Munich and Manchester City are also keeping tabs on his situation. The reports suggest the reigning German champions would prefer to make a deal with Real Madrid to prevent the midfielder signing for domestic rivals Bayern Munich.

Wirtz has continued his respectable form for his boyhood club this season, bagging seven goals and one assist in 967 minutes across 14 games. He and Bayer Leverkusen next face VFB Stuttgart on Friday (November 1) in the Bundesliga. They hope to close the five-point gap between them and table-toppers Bayern Munich.

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“I spoke to Vini, he’s sad… it’s also normal. He deserved to win the Ballon d’Or”- Former Real Madrid striker reveals feelings on 2024 Ballon d'Or

Former Real Madrid striker and the 2022 Ballon d'Or winner Karim Benzema has revealed that he has spoken with a saddened Vinicius Jr. The Brazilian star was tipped to win the prestigious award in Paris on Monday (October 28) but missed out on the prize to Manchester City star Rodrii.

The Spanish giants received the news that their forward would miss out on the prize badly and opted to boycott the event. Benzema has spoken in support of his former side, telling El Chiringuito TV on Wednesday:

“I spoke to Vini, he’s sad… it’s also normal. He deserved to win the Ballon d’Or. I’ve nothing against Rodri, good player… but I’m in my sofa watching TV and Rodri doesn’t do anything that makes you say: wow!”

Real Madrid will hope their star forward can return to his best form despite his disappointment. He will also look to continue his fine form for the side in the games to come in the remaining games of the season. Vinicius Jr has been in fine form for his side this season, bagging eight goals and seven assists from 15 games across competitions.