Bayern Munich are reportedly tracking Josko Gvardiol ahead of the summer transfer window, with the Manchester City defender emerging as a possible target. Bayern had been linked with John Stones after it was confirmed he will leave the Etihad on a free transfer, but Bayern’s sporting director clarified they are not pursuing that deal. Attention could instead shift toward Gvardiol, especially amid claims that he would be open to returning to the Bundesliga. Reports say Gvardiol has long admired Bayern and could see a move to Bavaria. Pep Guardiola’s impending departure from Manchester City has increased speculation about City players’ futures. Bayern view Gvardiol as an interesting option, though City would demand a fee of about €70m–€75m.
"Bayern Munich are reportedly keeping a close eye on the situation of Josko Gvardiol ahead of the summer transfer window, with the Manchester City defender emerging as a potential option for the Bundesliga champions. The German giants had recently been linked with a move for John Stones following confirmation that the England international will leave the Etihad on a free transfer, but sporting director has since made it clear that Bayern are not pursuing that deal."
"Bayern, however, could shift attention towards Gvardiol, particularly amid suggestions that the Croatian would be open to a return to the Bundesliga. Reports earlier this week claimed that Gvardiol has long admired Bayern and could picture himself making the move to Bavaria in the future. With Pep Guardiola set to step down as Manchester City manager after Sunday's Premier League clash against Aston Villa, speculation has naturally intensified over whether some of City's senior stars could reassess their futures."
"Christian Falk has now told CFBayern Insider that Gvardiol is viewed as an "interesting" option by Bayern, though any deal would come with a significant financial challenge. The Bild journalist said: " There's another defender in Manchester who could be a little hotter by comparison - and that's Joško Gvardiol (24). Lothar Matthäus said he heard that Bayern Munich are considering a move for the Croatian. In England, they've also broached the subject. Bayern are watching Gvardiol; he's a very interesting player for them."
""However, he's also a very expensive player. Manchester City would price him at €70m-75m [£60.5m-64.8m]. But the interesting thing is that I heard Joško Gvardiol himself would like to return to the Bundesliga. Internally, he believes it would be a dream to play in Germany again."
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