Manchester City collapsed yet again on Tuesday, snatching defeat from the jaws of victory against Real Madrid in the Champions League, in a game which further demonstrated their need for a quite the summer overhaul despite them spending £180m on new additions in January.

For all their achievements and bursts of quality, age, recurring mistakes and fragility are simply what City are these days

Pep Guardiola is pushing to sign Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Florian Wirtz ahead of Arsenal, according to reports in Germany. Wirtz played an integral role in Leverkusen’s league and cup double last season and has continued his impressive form this term with 15 goals and 12 assists in all competitions.

City looked poised to arrive in the Spanish capital next week with a one-goal lead after Erling Haaland successfully converted his 80th-minute penalty following a foul on Phil Foden .