Manchester City working on deal to sign Bayern Munich target
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Manchester City working on deal to sign Bayern Munich target
"Leon Goretzka is set to play his final Bundesliga game for Bayern Munich later this week. The German midfielder is also expected to feature in the DFB Pokal against VfB Stuttgart. He will look to end a successful eight-year stint with a domestic double. Bayern Munich want to replace Goretzka with younger players in the squad. Tom Bischof is set to get more game time in the center of the park. He has been used in the back four and midfield this season."
"The record Bundesliga champions have also exercised the buyback option to sign Noel Aseko Nkili after an impressive season with Hannover. Nkili is expected to travel with the squad during pre-season. He will get opportunities to make a case for himself to be part of the first team squad next season. In terms of the transfer market, Bayern have identified Kennet Eichhorn from Hertha BSC. The teenager has been enjoying a terrific season, which has attracted interest from several top clubs across Europe."
"According to Sky Sports in Germany, Manchester City are working on a deal to sign Eichhorn. The Premier League club is open to loaning Eichhorn to Bayer Leverkusen next season. They are currently leading the race, while Bayern's Bundesliga rivals- Borussia Dortmund and RB Leipzig are also interested in the highly rated German midfielder. Bayern not giving up on their pursuit of Eichhorn Despite Manchester City proposing an attractive offer, Bayern are not giving up on signing Eichhorn."
"Sky Sports has reported that Bayern held two meetings with the player. The Bavarian club is doing everything possible to secure the signing, including a plan to ensure the young midfielder gets adequate playing time from his first season at the club. From a financial standpoint, signing Eichhorn from Hertha BSC will not be challenging, as he has a release clause of €12-15 million. The teenager needs to find a club where he can continue to develop and become a world-class midfielder."
Leon Goretzka is expected to play his final Bundesliga match for Bayern Munich and also feature in the DFB Pokal against VfB Stuttgart, aiming to finish an eight-year spell with a domestic double. Bayern want to refresh the squad with younger players, with Tom Bischof likely to receive more central midfield minutes after being used in defense and midfield this season. Bayern have exercised a buyback option to sign Noel Aseko Nkili from Hannover, and he is expected to travel with the squad for pre-season to compete for a first-team role. Bayern have also identified Kennet Eichhorn from Hertha BSC, with Manchester City reportedly working on a deal and potentially loaning him to Bayer Leverkusen, while Bayern have held meetings and plan to secure playing time. Eichhorn’s release clause is reported at €12–15 million.
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