Kevin de Bruyne is out of contract at the end of the season and looks to be finished as one of Manchester City's most reliable difference-makers.

The Cityzens' greatest ever player was put through the wringer against Liverpool and it is hard to see how he can compete at the highest level again

Away from the Etihad production line, Bayer Leverkusen and Germany star Florian Wirtz has been one player heavily linked with City. Over the past couple of years, Wirtz has become a household name in the world of football, impressing in the Champions League and during Germany’s Euros campaign.

Man City fans are convinced Kevin de Bruyne is 'finished' after 'shocking' footage emerged from the loss v Liverpool at the Etihad.

Manchester City are reportedly hoping to snatch Florian Wirtz from under the noses of Liverpool as Pep Guardiola searches for a long-term replacement for Kevin De Bruyne. The Belgian struggled to influence the game during City's 2-0 defeat to league leaders Liverpool, who moved 11 points clear following their victory at the Etihad Stadium.

Watching Kevin De Bruyne play in his last two starts against Real Madrid and Liverpool you can see he no longer has the legs to keep up with the top sides in Europe and England. His mind is willing and you can’t fault his effort and workrate.