Manchester CitymidfielderKalvin Phillipsis onBayernMunich’s shortlist, and Sport Bild journalistChristian Falkhas told GIVEMESPORT when they could make a move for him.
As well as the England international, the German giants are also thought to be interested in his team-mateKyle Walker.
ManCitytransfer news — Kalvin Phillips
Falk initially ɾєρօɾτed last month that Phillips is a targetforBayern, who could now єɴԀ up providing the 27-year-old with an escape route out of the Etihad.
He only joinedCitylast summer, signing from Leeds United in a £45m Ԁєɑł, as ɾєρօɾτed byBBC Sport. However, his first season in Manchester did not go to ρłɑɴ.
While his side were, of course, able to win the treble, Phillips was barely used by Pep Guardiola. In the Premier League, for example, he managed to make just two starts (viaTransfermarkt).
It is why a switch toBayernthis summer could make sense, and the former Leeds man could be joined by Walker at the Allianz Arena if he does decide to move. According toThe Athletic, the Bundesliga outfit have a verbal agreement with hisCityand England team-mate over a transfer.
What has Christian Falk said about Kalvin Phillips and Man City?
Falk has hinted thatBayerncould swoop for Phillips towards the єɴԀ of the transfer window if the player signals that he wants to leaveCity.
Speaking to GIVEMESPORT, the journalist said:”He’s also on the shortlist ofBayern Munich. They have discussed him. I see him higher on the shortlist than Edson Alvarez at the moment.Bayern Munichdon’t need a No.6 so heartily like a striker, so they’re taking time in this position and with this decision, and so they’re waiting a little bit to the єɴԀ of the transfer market.
“And if Phillips is not seeing a chance to play, they will try perhaps to get a Ԁєɑł done in any way, perhaps a loan Ԁєɑł, perhaps they buy him. But he has to give a signal if he wants to leave the club.”
AreBayern Munichlooking at any otherMan Cityplayers?
On top of Phillips and Walker,Bayernare also thought to hold an interest in Julian Alvarez.
According to90min, the Bundesliga champions are keen on the Argentine. However, the same outlet claims thatCityhave dismissed the idea of parting ways with him this summer.
It comes as no surprise given the impact Alvarez was able to make last season. As perTransfermarkt, he managed to score 17 goals, including three in the Champions League as the Citizens went on to win the competition for the first time in their history.
As long as Erling Haaland remains at the Etihad, Alvarez will probably never be City’s first-choice striker. Still, he has shown his value to the European champions and did get game time in the previous campaign, so it would be an utter shock if his employers allowed him to joinBayernthis window.
