Manchester United 'told Florian Wirtz asking price' and more transfer rumours

Manchester United have been told they must pay £74million to sign Florian Wirtz - according to reports.

The 20-year-old attacking midfielder currently plays for Bayer Leverkusen and is widely regarded as one of the top young players in Europe right now. Wirtz has been capped 12 times by the Germany national team.

Despite boasting Bruno Fernandes in his preferred No.10 position, United are reportedly interested in Wirtz as they plot a possible swoop for him next summer. However, they will have to spend big to land the player.

Reports from Sport Witness outline the Leverkusen starlet as a would-be target for Erik ten Hag as the Dutchman prepares to continue his rebuild. Manchester Evening News understands Ten Hag is, initially, planning to make four key signings next summer with a new attacker featuring on his shopping list.

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Manchester City and Saudi-backed Newcastle United are, also, thought to be in the running for his signature with Wirtz under contract until 2027. European giants Barcelona and Bayern Munich are seemingly in the running for the playmaker, too, according to simultaneous reports from Spanish publication Sport.

Elsewhere, reports from Team Talk argue that Newcastle could revive their interest in Scott McTominay when the market reopens. The 26-year-old midfielder - who was made available for transfer this summer - is thought to have had the Magpies lurking in the January window last season.

McTominay has been identified as a potential replacement for Sandro Tonali if the Italian midfielder is banned for his alleged part in a betting scandal. No ballpark figure has been