Bayern Munich assign different club leaders to focus on two Premier League stars pursuits in a offer to guarantee both excellent targets this summer
Bayern Munich has clearly signaled their intent to sign both Harry Kane and Kyle Walker before the start of the season by dividing their executive resources.
On Wednesday, the Bundesliga champions face Manchester City in Tokyo, and the two clubs are in contact regarding a Walker transfer.
Bayern president Herbert Hainer and chief financial officer Michael Diederich are conducting these discussions, with Pep Guardiola revealing that City are doing everything possible to retain the 33-year-old.
Those who remained in Germany, including CEO Jan-Christian Dreesen and technical director Marco Neppe, are primarily focused on Kane.
Joe Lewis has instructed Daniel Levy to sell the England captain, who is valued at approximately £100 million, if he refuses to sign a new contract with Tottenham.
Bayern are the favorites to sign the 29-year-old, and are also Walker’s most viable option if he decides to reject a contract offer and end his City career following the club’s historic Treble victory last season.
Guardiola insisted Walker will play in the upcoming friendly against the team attempting to acquire him, but he admitted he is unaware of the defender’s future.
Yes, he is still our athlete,’ Guardiola confirmed. “He is our athlete. We must face Bayern with our finest players, and we hope that he will remain with us for the entire season. Why should he not play?
Kyle is of vital importance to us. He possesses rare and difficult-to-find characteristics. Both organizations are communicating. We will strive for him, just as I am confident Bayern will. I have no idea how it will end.
The players of City are anxious for Walker, a member of Guardiola’s leadership group, to stay. Bernardo Silva, another player with suitors, was informed by his teammates during last month’s parade celebrations that he must remain.
Ruben Dias does not want the camaraderie to be further eroded by Ilkay Gundogan’s departure, and he revealed that Mateo Kovacic has observed an improvement in ambiance since joining Chelsea.
In one of my first conversations with Mateo, he remarked that it’s incredible how well we all get along, said Dias. His first impression reveals what he is like on the inside. I suppose that our friendly relationship aids us when the time arrives for us to be together.
“You’ve mentioned two names (Walker and Silva), but others have been released this season and last. It’s unfortunate considering how well we work together.
It is unlike any other profession in which conditions may be stable. Let’s adapt and see what transpires. If the two athletes remain, their importance will continue to grow.
Guardiola also has puzzles to solve on his own bench, as his backroom personnel in Asia is sparse. Last year’s No. 2 Enzo Maresca was promoted to head coach at Leicester City, while longtime coach Rodolfo Borrell became the sporting director at Austin in Major League Soccer.
Guardiola reportedly desires the return of his erstwhile assistant Juanma Lillo. Lillo, who was Guardiola’s tactical mentor as a younger coach, was in Qatar with Al Sadd for a month but has since departed.
Guardiola did imply, however, that Lillo’s former employers may be entitled to compensation if he rejoins.
“He’s under contract in Qatar,” Guardiola said, despite Lillo departing more than two weeks ago. “I have a roster of ten individuals. They are all costly! I’m teasing. A few individuals come to mind, but I cannot elaborate.
“I don’t know what’s going on with my assistants; I take great care of them, but they always let me down! If you wish to sit on my settee, there is room now.’
Bayern Munich assign different club leaders to focus on two Premier League stars pursuits in a offer to guarantee both excellent targets this summer