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Newcastle battle Manchester clubs for Bayer Leverkusen attacker Wirtz

Premier League clubs are circling for Bayer Leverkusen attacker Florian Wirtz.

The Germany international, 20, is rated the best of his generation inside German football.

Sport says Barcelona are eyeing Wirtz, but do not have room in their budget to commit to the £70m to prise him away from Bayer.

Instead, a move to England could be on, with Newcastle United, Manchester City and Manchester United all interested. Bayern Munich are also keen.

Wirtz has so far registered three goals and four assists in 10 appearances this season.

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