Givairo Read: Manchester City set for potential Bayern Munich battle for Feyenoord defender

According to Lyall Thomas of Sky Sports News, Manchester City could rival Bayern Munich for Feyenoord‘s Givairo Read this summer, with the Blues closely monitoring the 19-year-old as they assess their options in the right-back department.

However, City’s plans in that position are not yet finalised as Viana looks to progress on his massive overhaul of the first-team squad since replacing Txiki Begiristain as sporting director last summer.

Read’s profile fits the mould of the kind of player Viana has consistently targeted at the Etihad Stadium – young, technically accomplished and operating at a high level in a competitive European league before the market fully catches up with his valuation.

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The summer window is shaping up to be one of significant change at the Etihad Stadium, with several senior players expected to depart and Viana working across multiple positions simultaneously.

Bernardo Silva has confirmed this week that he will be leaving a free agent in June, whilst Rodri‘s contract future remains unresolved and Nottingham Forest’s Elliot Anderson remains the priority midfield target for immediate reinforcement.

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Whether Read emerges as a firm target or remains one of several names on a wider scouting list will become clearer as the window approaches.

The competition from Bayern Munich, however, underlines that City will need to move decisively if they are to win the race for a teenager already attracting the attention of European football’s elite clubs.