Regarding Bayern Munich’s alleged pursuit of Manchester City defender Kyle Walker, there has been some hush. Fabrizio Romano, a transfer specialist, claims that part of the reason for that is due to Pep Guardiola’s team’s attempt to extend Walker’s contract:
Manchester City are insisting to extend Kyle Walker’s contract as negotiations over new deal continue. #MCFC
Bayern are still pushing and tempting Walker, waiting for final decision in the next days. #FCBayern
Sources feel next week could be crucial.
The Bayern Munich backline is currently disorganised. In addition to Noussair Mazraoui’s recent transfer to Juventus and the departure of Lucas Hernandez and Benjamin Pavard, Alphonso Davies and his agency are currently engaging in reindeer games with the club’s management.
A rumored move for César Azpilicueta has been abandoned because he joined Atlético de Madrid, but Kim Min-jae of Napoli could sign a contract with Bayern Munich at any moment. Raphael Guerreiro was acquired by Bayern Munich on a free transfer, but additional assistance might be required if players like Mazraoui and Davies try to depart this summer (it’s impossible to rule anything out at this moment).