Man City star Stones to FC Bayern? That’s really the case | OneFootball

The rumors surrounding a possible transfer of John Stones to FC Bayern have picked up speed recently, but now there is a first clear update on the current situation – and it is a clear one

The speculation was triggered by a report in the English Daily Mail, according to which the German record champions are seriously considering signing the England international

The conditions would have been perfect: Stones would be available on a free transfer, has enormous experience and knows Vincent Kompany very well from their time together at Manchester City

Sky contradicts the reports

As Sky reporter Kerry Hau reports, however, there is „no truth“ to the current speculation

According to the report, FC Bayern are not currently planning to sign the 31-year-old

Although the Munich club are said to have looked at the defensive player’s profile in principle, there are no concrete transfer plans, according to Sky

Interestingly, according to the Daily Mail, Stones is said to have been actively offered to several clubs in recent weeks, with FC Bayern apparently one of the clubs to have expressed an interest, at least in principle

The player himself could also imagine a move abroad

Bayern currently planning cautiously defensively

Internally, however, the situation at the record champions seems to be clear at the moment. Before Bayern even think about new central defenders, there would first have to be movement among the current defensive players

Minjae Kim and Hiroki Ito in particular are still considered possible candidates for a departure. However, Munich are apparently not actively pushing for a sale at the moment. Both players basically feel comfortable in Munich

The only thing that is clear is that should an attractive offer arrive, Bayern would be willing to talk

Stone’s profile remains interesting nonetheless

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Nevertheless, the possibility of a move for Stones in the future does not seem to be completely out of the question. Experienced, flexible defenders continue to be highly valued internally by Vincent Kompany

The positive experience with Eric Dier in particular has shown how valuable experienced defensive players can be in the Bayern squad, and Stones would fit this profile perfectly with his experience, intelligence and versatility

However, a transfer of the England international to Säbener Straße does not currently appear to be a concrete issue.