Manchester Metropolis are bracing themselves for a bid from Bayern Munich for one in all their forwards.
The Premier League champions are nonetheless on target for a historic treble and dispatched Bayern Munich with ease en path to their second-ever Champions League remaining, beating them throughout two legs within the quarter-final. That is turning out to be a troublesome season for the Bavarians, too, with their last-eight exit compounded with a home wobble.
Whereas the champions of all of Europe’s different massive 5 leagues have been confirmed, Bayern – who’ve received the final 10 editions of the Bundesliga – are nonetheless in a title battle. To repair this, they’re mentioned to be concentrating on a brand new ahead this summer season, with one Manchester Metropolis star on the agenda.
Studies from German outlet BILD say that Bayern are concentrating on Metropolis striker Julian Alvarez to spice up their frontline this summer season. The Argentine may end the season with a home title, cup, European trophy and the World Cup, in what has been a breakout season for him.
Alvarez solely moved from River Plate final 12 months for below £20 million however has lit up European soccer each as a deputy to Erling Haaland and alongside him within the staff. The 21-year-old has even signed a brand new contract this 12 months to increase his time on the Etihad Stadium to 2028.
However as unlikely as a transfer away from English soccer appears simply but, Metropolis have a historical past of letting gamers who need to go depart ought to they need to – reminiscent of Gabriel Jesus, Leroy Sane and Ferran Torres in latest seasons. The Residents may properly make a wholesome revenue on the participant, ought to they select to half methods, too.
In keeping with BILD journalist Christian Falk, Bayern are ready to spend someplace within the area of £100m this summer season buying a brand new hitman – a departure from their regular switch coverage.
The report additionally states that Die Roten are eyeing a transfer for Juventus midfielder Adrien Rabiot, who’s out of contract on the finish of this season.
Alvarez is valued by Transfermarkt to be price round €50m.
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