ManCity enter the transfer poker! Bayern fights for dream player | OneFootball

FC Bayern are already working intensively on the squad for the coming season and have clearly identified another construction site. In addition to the offense and central midfield, the Munich club also want to improve the defense. The full-back position in particular is in focus

One name has been cropping up time and again for months: Givairo Read. The right-back from Feyenoord Rotterdam is considered internally to be one of the most exciting candidates for the future – but now the record champions are facing serious competition

Bayern have been following the Dutchman’s development for some time now. Despite injury problems in the meantime, contact with the player has never been lost. Internally, they particularly value his profile: dynamic, technically clean, tactically flexible – exactly the attributes that are required in Kompany’s playing system

With 50 competitive games for Feyenoord so far, the young full-back has also proven that he can develop steadily at a high level and his learning curve is seen as extremely positive

Manchester City get involved with Read

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But FC Bayern are no longer alone in the race: according to Sky Sports, Manchester City are also very interested in Read

The Sky Blues are also set for a defensive shake-up in the summer – and the Dutchman fits perfectly into the requirements profile of a possession-oriented top club. His ability to build up play and his dynamism on the right-hand side make him an attractive option for several European heavyweights

This threatens to turn into a classic transfer poker game in which Bayern will have to act quickly to avoid falling behind

Decision still pending

The transfer is still at an early stage, with no concrete negotiations having been held with Feyenoord or officially between the clubs. The transfer fee has also not yet been clearly defined, with various reports quoting different sums

What’s more, no final decision has yet been made as to whether FC Bayern will actually get fully involved in the poker game in the summer. Squad planning is complex and several positions are up for discussion

However, one thing is clear: Munich should not hesitate too long. Manchester City is a financially strong competitor in the race who can quickly create facts.