Bayer Leverkusen is reportedly targeting Manchester City’s Ugandan-rooted midfielder Divine Mukasa as a possible successor to Florian Wirtz, with the Bundesliga club closely monitoring the teenager’s progress ahead of the summer transfer window.
As revealed by transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, Leverkusen has expressed strong interest in Mukasa, who is currently starring for Manchester City’s U18 team.
The 16-year-old has produced a standout campaign with 16 goals and 15 assists in just 19 matches—form that has not gone unnoticed across Europe.
Leverkusen’s interest comes amid increasing speculation over Wirtz’s future, with the German international tipped for a high-profile move at the end of the season.
The club is believed to be planning proactively, and Mukasa is emerging as a prime candidate to eventually take on Wirtz’s creative responsibilities in midfield.
Mukasa, born in London to a Ugandan father and Lithuanian mother, is eligible to represent Uganda, England, or Lithuania at international level.
He has featured for England’s U15 and U17 national teams but remains a player of significant interest to Ugandan football fans, who continue to follow his rise with growing anticipation.
Manchester City is reportedly keen to extend Mukasa’s contract, especially with Kevin De Bruyne leaving the club at the end of the season.
The Premier League champions view the young midfielder as a key part of their future plans and are determined to keep him in Manchester despite interest from Leverkusen and Ajax Amsterdam.
Still, Leverkusen is known for developing young players into top-level professionals, and their persistent pursuit of Mukasa underscores his growing value on the continental stage.
Should City fail to secure his long-term future soon, the teenager could become one of the most sought-after prospects in the coming transfer window.
Mukasa joined Manchester City from West Ham United in September 2023 and played a key role in helping City win the FA Youth Cup.
