Overview
- Lothar Matthäus said on Sky Sport that Bayern have already made initial inquiries about Manchester City defender Joško Gvardiol.
- Follow-up reporting cites earlier claims that Bayern sounded out the player’s representatives to gauge his interest in a move.
- Separate coverage names Real Madrid as a possible contender for the Croatia international.
- Manchester City are reported to be working on a contract extension for Gvardiol, whose current deal runs until 2028.
- Bayern’s interest reflects uncertainty in their back line, and Gvardiol’s left-footed ability to play center-back or left-back plus a recent return from a January tibia fracture add to his appeal.