As Bayer Leverkusen look to secure a top-eight finish in the league phase of Champions League play, it only took eight minutes for 21-year-old Folarin Wirtz to turn Tuesday's match with RB Salzburg on its head.

Bayer Leverkusen CEO Fernando Carro has denied reports that head coach Xabi Alonso and star midfielder Florian Wirtz are certain to leave the club in the near future. Leverkusen returned to form this weekend with a 5-2 Bundesliga win over Heidenheim,

It is no secret that Bayern Munich and Manchester City are both interested in Bayer Leverkusen attacker Florian Wirtz. With both clubs rumored to have spoken with the player’s representatives, Bayer Leverkusen might be ready to attempt one last chance to keep its star player per Sport Bild (as captured by @iMiaSanMia): After Bayern and Manchester City spoke to Hans Wirtz (father and agent of Florian Wirtz) to emphasize their interest in the player,