Bayern Munich are not planning a large defensive investment this summer because they already have a strong group of center-backs. Potential departures could still change their plans. Bayern’s recent success under Vincent Kompany has made the club attractive to top European players, including defenders performing well in the Premier League. Manchester City defender Josko Gvardiol is reportedly keen to move to Bayern, with his representatives pushing for a transfer. Bayern like his profile but are not treating him as a prime target because Manchester City would demand a high fee, estimated around €60–70 million. Gvardiol missed the second half of the season after a serious tibia injury, but City still values him and is reportedly ready to offer a new deal. Bayern legend Lothar Matthaus has hinted at murmurs of Bayern making enquiries for Gvardiol.
"Bayern Munich are not planning a big investment in defense this summer. The Bavarian club has a good group of center-backs, who did well this season. However, departures can certainly change Bayern's plans in this position."
"According to SportBild (via iMiaSanMia), Manchester City defender Josko Gvardiol is keen on joining Bayern Munich this summer. The Croatian defender wants to return to the Bundesliga, and his representatives are pushing for a move to Bayern."
"Die Roten do like the profile of Gvardiol, but he is not a prime target for them due to the transfer fee it will take to sign him from Manchester City. The Premier League side will look for a fee close to €60-70 million for a player who has two years left on his contract. Manchester City had paid €90 million to sign Gvardiol from RB Leipzig in 2023."
"Earlier this month, Bayern legend Lothar Matthaus revealed that he had heard murmurs about Bayern making enquiries about Gvardiol. The former German international said this during a live TV program in the buildup to Bayern's game against FC Koln."
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