Overview
- Lothar Matthäus said Saturday that Bayern had begun initial inquiries about Gvardiol, the Manchester City and former RB Leipzig defender.
- Goal, citing TEAMtalk, reported that Bayern contacted the 24-year-old’s representatives to gauge a move as they try to steady a back line with fitness doubts and possible exits.
- Diario AS reports relayed by Yahoo Sports and Football España say Real Madrid have been offered Gvardiol, with his camp open to a Bernabéu switch.
- Manchester City are reported to be preparing extension talks, and any bid would be costly given his €90m 2023 fee and a contract that runs to 2028.
- Gvardiol’s season was disrupted by a fractured tibia in January, yet his value remains high because he starts at centre-back and can cover left-back.