Anthony Gordon was FC Bayern’s dream transfer this summer, but the attacking star is moving to FC Barcelona. Another big name is now also putting pressure on another player the record champions have been watching for a long time
Specifically, it’s Givairo Read from Feyenoord. The right-back was linked with Bayern several times over the course of last season and the record champions are even said to have been in close contact with the player
However, an injury put the right-back out of action for an extended period of time and Munich wanted to see how the technically adept and offensively strong defender would present himself after the injury
Manchester City in pole position with Read
Things have been quiet around this potential deal in recent weeks, with Bayern’s interest said to have at least cooled, but the player is still on their list. According to Dutch media outlet 1908NL , which is close to Feyenoord, Manchester City have now manoeuvred themselves into pole position and are the favourites to sign the youngster
According to the report, FC Bayern are continuing to monitor the situation closely, but the Skyblues, who want to bring in a new player for this position, have recently increased the pressure and sought an exchange with Feyenoord
According to the report, the Dutch side are only willing to sell the player if they achieve a new transfer record, which currently stands at 35 million euros. Feyenoord were able to collect this sum when Igor Paixao was loaned out to Marseille
Should Manchester City now seriously enter the poker game, then the English side should have a very good chance of completing a deal. FC Bayern are still wondering whether they are prepared to pay such a sum for a player who has been injured for a long time, especially as a left winger is their first priority.
