Revealed: Manchester City officials hold private meeting with father of Bayern Munich starlet | OneFootball

Executives from the Etihad Stadium met with the father of Bayern Munich starboy Cassiano Kiala in London to discuss a potential transfer, as per a new report.

Manchester City are set to progress their first-team revamp in the summer after winning their first trophy in two seasons by pipping Arsenal in the Carabao Cup final at Wembley earlier this month.

The Blues want to bolster their midfield ahead of the 2026-27 campaign and have identified Nottingham Forest’s Elliot Anderson and Newcastle United’s Sandro Tonali as key targets.

City could also key Nathan Ake, Manuel Akanji and John Stones in the summer and recall on-loan defender Vitor Reis back from Girona to ensure ample depth in defence for the seasons to come.

Man City summer transfer plans

City captain Bernardo Silva is set to leave the club when his contract expires in June, with transfer insider Fabrizio Romano reporting on the subject earlier this week.

Rodri has opened the door to joining Real Madrid as he enters the final year of his Manchester City contract ahead of renewal talks with club bosses.

Phil Foden has been linked with a departure from the Etihad Stadium after losing his place in Pep Guardiola’s starting XI in 2026 to raise doubts over his long-term prospects at Manchester City.

The likes of Savinho and Omar Marmoush will also attract transfer interest as James Trafford also hopes to secure a permanent move away from Manchester City for regular playing opportunities.

Report: Man City meet with Bayern star’s father in London

As reported by journalist Fraser Fletcher, officials representing Manchester City held a private meeting with the father of Bayern Munich and Germany youth defender Cassiano Kiala in London.

Chelsea are also said to have met with the defender’s father and while Bayern Munich are confident of securing the 17-year-old’s long-term future, conversations with Premier League clubs are said to have been held with a view to form relationships for the future.

Kiala’s family have consulted with Gestifute super agent Jorge Mendes, who is mapping the Bayern Munich teenager’s career and will represent the defender in the years to come.

Juventus are also said to be monitoring Kiala’s future in Germany, with the centre-half set to represent his boyhood club under Vincent Kompany in the upcoming seasons after emerging from the academy set-up.