Manchester City could ponder offering Joao Cancelo in part exchange for 27-year-old attacker Serge Gnabry in the summer.
According to Fichajes, Manchester City may want Serge Gnabry in the summer as Pep Guardiola seeks a high-performing winger. The Cityzens could offer €70 million defender Joao Cancelo in part-exchange for the 27-year-old attacker.
Bayern Munich have been smart operators in the transfer market for many years. The German champions always find ways to get a strong transfer to strengthen the squad. They made an impact signing last January when they brought Joao Cancelo on loan from Manchester City.
The defender had a reported fallout with Pep Guardiola, who did not hesitate to offload him in January. The departure may have weakened the full-back position to a degree, but the Catalan manager has the habit of not wanting to keep unhappy players.
What was Manchester City’s loss became Bayern’s gain as the Germans strengthened a position they had problems with. They were a bit short due to Lucas Hernandez’s season-ending injury, which got solved with the arrival of Cancelo. His spell there has not been consistent so far, but the €70 million defender was able to show his worth in moments of importance.
Bayern have the option to buy him outright after the loan spell for €70 million. While other clubs are keen on Cancelo, he might look to stay put at Bayern. However, the Germans were reportedly not keen on extending his stay, which could pose a big problem for the fullback, who has no future at the Etihad.
Manchester City are reportedly pondering a way to get the best out of the deal. Guardiola seeks a new high-performing winger in his squad and has identified Serge Gnabry as a viable target. The German international was the subject of transfer speculation last summer but signed a new deal with the club until 2026.
However, his season has not been up to the mark from his perspective, as he is no longer considered an automatic starter. While he has started most league games, Gnabry has been largely overlooked for Champions League clashes.
Yet, the 27-year-old attacker has notched 12 goals and 11 assists across all competitions. Bayern are reportedly open to selling him if they receive the right value. Last summer, they were in danger of losing him at a knocked-down price, but now they may seem relaxed about the situation.
Man City are planning a part-exchange involving €70 million defender Cancelo and want Gnabry in return. Whether the deal involves additional cash for the 27-year-old attacker remains the question, but Man City may open their doors to the idea.
Apart from Man City, other notable clubs are keen on the winger. Real Madrid are reportedly keen to rekindle their interest in the 27-year-old attacker. Last summer, the winger was supposedly open to returning to England, which might remain the case.
Gnabry remains an important player at Bayern. However, with the club seeking a high-profile striker in the summer, they could raise funds through sales. The 27-year-old attacker could fetch good value in the market, especially if Man City are the one keen.
