FC Bayern officials are apparently optimistic about their bid for a top transfer candidate
FC Bayern remain confident in their pursuit of Givairo Read and, according to information from BILD head of soccer Christian Falk, those in charge at Säbener Straße are very optimistic of signing the 19-year-old right-back from Feyenoord Rotterdam in the summer
According to the report, Munich have a clear plan for Read and have presented the player with concrete sporting prospects. Crucially, FC Bayern are prepared to match offers from English clubs on the same terms. The growing interest from the Premier League is also not deterring Bayern
Read has been regarded internally for months as the preferred candidate to fill the right-back position in the long term. His dynamism, athleticism and development curve fit perfectly into the requirements profile of the sporting management. Despite the high esteem in which he is held, however, there has been no quick breakthrough in the talks so far
Givairo Read does not have an exit clause at Feyenoord
One reason for this lies in the contract details. Read is under long-term contract with Feyenoord and does not have an exit clause. Accordingly, a transfer is considered complex. According to information from those close to the club, the possible transfer fee is well above the 20 million euro mark, with sums of up to 30 million euros even being mooted
Nevertheless, Bayern are maintaining their interest. Contrary to recent reports, those responsible do not see any time pressure, but are pursuing a strategic solution. Read is not seen as a short-term emergency aid, but as a building block for the coming years
Internally, however, they are convinced that they will be ready at the decisive moment. The clear stance of not shying away from financial competition from England underlines the self-confidence of Bayern’s bosses. In Munich, they firmly expect to have a good hand in the summer.
