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Xabi Alonso, with Wirtz celebrating a goal and Bernabéu in the background | Camara Real Madrid Confidencial
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Surprise Operation: Xabi Alonso and Bayern 'Threaten' Real Madrid Over Wirtz Case

Wirtz's transfer is complicated by Xabi Alonso and Bayer's eye-catching counter-offer

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Borja Díaz

Real Madrid is eyeing Florian Wirtz as their next galactico. However, they are aware that it will not be easy to get his services. There had been speculation with Bayern or Manchester City as main rivals, who also follow him.

But in the last few hours it seems that Xabi Alonso and Bayer are the ones who are going to make things difficult. Firstly because they still aspire to his renewal and are trying to convince him. And also because they want to includeArda Güler's name in the same operation.

A soccer player in a black and red uniform plugs his ears with his fingers in a stadium.
Florian Wirtz with his hands on his ears celebrating a goal | Real Madrid Confidencial

Xabi Alonso already asked for Güler to join him last summer, even if it was on loan. At that time, Real Madrid refused, as they wanted to continue to have him under Ancelotti's orders. But the Tolouse-born player could be back on the attack, this time taking advantage of the Wirtz case.

The German soccer player could take the step to leave the Bay Arena next summer, looking for a new destination. Leverkusen doesn't want to reinforce a direct rival in the Bundesliga like Bayern. But the Premier League is willing to spend millions to beat Madrid.

Arda Güler can tip the calance in favor of Real Madrid

Although Real Madrid seemed to be the big favorites to sign Wirtz, things seem to be complicated. Especially because of the offers they are prepared to present from England. They are much higher than those of the Merengues and that could keep the German away from Bernabéu.

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Arda Güler with one arm raised celebrating a goal | Real Madrid Confidencial

However, Arda Güler could change everything and tip the balance in favor of the Whites. The fact of including a player like the Turk would undoubtedly be a coup for Bayer. In addition, they want to take advantage of the lack of minutes he has this season.

That is his idea because the reality could be very different, as Madrid doesn't want to let go of Güler. Nor does the young Ottoman seem willing to leave the white team. That leaves the Germans in a difficult position, if Wirtz insists on ending up at Bernabéu.

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