Manchester City are keen on Benjamin Pavard as a new right-back option as Bayern Munich agrees on personal terms with Kyle Walker.
Florian Plettenberg has informed that Bayern Munich agreed on personal terms with key defensive target Kyle Walker. Manchester City are now eying up a move for Benjamin Pavard as a replacement, with the two clubs possibly having a mutual conversation for the two players.
The idea of a swap deal between Manchester City and Bayern Munich may not have happened yet for Kyle Walker and Benjamin Pavard, but it’s an evolving situation. The two fullbacks are keen on a new challenge, and a move to opposite ends seems like a possibility.
Bayern Munich have chased Kyle Walker since the treble-winner finished the season. The 33-year-old initially was pondering his option and even decided on staying with Man City. The club were even prepared to offer him a new deal.
However, things have changed with Bayern’s concrete interest in the 33-year-old, who is now open to joining the Bavarians. They also had Joao Cancelo on loan last season but decided against taking up the €70 million option in his deal.
EXCLUSIVE: Manchester City have now Benjamin Pavard on top of their list as new right back. 🚨🔵 #MCFC
Pavard is Man City’s priority in case Kyle Walker will join Bayern, deal advanced on player side but not completed yet.
Bayern and City will discuss about Walker and Pavard. pic.twitter.com/Fdkrk5YqpI
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 14, 2023
Instead, they seem to prefer Walker and have now agreed on personal terms with the fullback. Florian Plettenberg insists a deal until 2025 remains on the table with the option of another season. Such a proposal may suit Walker in his quest for a new challenge.
Meanwhile, Fabrizio Romano reported that Man City have set sights on Bayern’s Pavard. The Frenchman entered the final year of his deal and was largely expected to leave the Bundesliga giants this summer. The links to Pep Guardiola’s side have certainly surprised a few, but his profile will please the Catalan.
Pavard can play as a right back and centrally, something Guardiola would cherish having on his side. He is also a younger alternative to Walker, although the Catalan boss might have preferred to keep the latter. However, media reports might quickly point out the possibility of a swap deal, but that may not happen after all.
Man City are advancing in talks on the player side and could soon open dialogue with Bayern to figure out a deal. The Bundesliga side might ask for a significant sum in exchange for the 27-year-old World Cup winner, but nothing that Man City cannot negotiate.
