Bayern Munich sounds like it is drawing a line in the sand in the race for Feyenoord right-back Givairo Read.
The Bavarians have long been linked to the 19-year-old talent, but the transfer fee could be an issue — and it is not likely to be easily resolved as Premier League giants Manchester City reportedly move into the picture. From Sport Bild reporter Christian Falk, as captured by @iMiaSanMia:
Bayern are unwilling to pay more than €30m for Givairo Read. The club have known the Dutchman for a long
time and want him, but they consider that to be a lot of money for a right-back. Manchester City have joined the race for Read – so if the price rises, things would get difficult for Bayern [@cfbayern]
BFW Commentary
Is Bayern being too stingy with full-back investment?
The Bavarians have a right to feel gun-shy. €30M is around the sum shelled out for Sacha Boey, and that really did not work out in what in hindsight is viewed as a desperation winter transfer window move. And Bayern has invested a big salary in Alphonso Davies — perhaps with some regret? — and may feel it is already allocating more than the full-back positions deserve.
But it has also been a long time since Bayern has struck gold in full-back and specifically right-back recruitment, not counting Konrad Laimer, who arrived as a midfielder. Laimer’s contract extension status is uncertain, and Bayern is not really in a position to wait around for only the most favorable terms. If they truly believe in Read, the correct read of the situation might be to go out and get him.
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