Manchester City join Bayern Munich in race for Feyenoord's Givairo Read
Manchester City have entered the race to sign Feyenoord defender Givairo Read, setting up a potential summer transfer battle with Bayern Munich. According to a report from Sky Germany, the Premier League champions are now monitoring the 19-year-old right-back, who has also been a long-term target for the German giants. Both clubs are understood to be assessing the market to strengthen in that position ahead of next season.
Read, a Dutch Under-21 international, has emerged as one of the Eredivisie's most promising defensive talents since breaking into the Feyenoord first team. His performances under manager Arne Slot have drawn significant attention from Europe's elite, with his blend of physicality and technical ability on the right flank fitting the modern profile for the position. Any move for the teenager is expected to command a transfer fee in the region of €25-30 million, according to previous estimates from the Dutch media.
The potential pursuit from Manchester City adds a new layer of intrigue to the saga. With Bayern Munich's interest already established, the involvement of the Premier League title-holders could accelerate developments and increase the eventual price. For City, the move aligns with a strategy of recruiting young, high-potential players who can develop within Pep Guardiola's system, while also providing competition and cover for Kyle Walker and Rico Lewis. Bayern, meanwhile, are also looking to refresh their options at right-back for the long term.
A complicating factor in any immediate move is Read's current fitness. The defender is presently sidelined with a hamstring injury, which will likely see any formal negotiations or medical examinations delayed until later in the summer window. His recovery and subsequent form upon return will be closely watched by both suitors. Feyenoord, for their part, are braced for interest in their young asset and will be hoping a bidding war materializes between two of Europe's wealthiest clubs.
The situation underscores the competitive market for top young full-backs. Should either club succeed in signing Read, it would represent a significant investment in a player expected to be a mainstay for the next decade. For the player, a move to either Manchester City or Bayern Munich would offer a monumental step up in profile and the chance to compete for major honours immediately.
