Mercato: Guardiola is targeting a French world champion! And his name surprises

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By: Manu Tournoux

Manchester City would have checked the name of a French international for this summer transfer window.

Despite their status as the best team in Europe after their fantastic hat-trick, Manchester City are experiencing a turbulent transfer window. The champion of England and reigning European champion must face the onslaught of many competitors for his best elements. Ilkay Gündogan left the fold, while Bernardo Silva, Riyad Mahrez or Kyle Walker could imitate him in the days to come.

The case of the experienced Walker is currently the thorniest for Manchester City. Strong link in the workforce – although he was not established in the Champions League final against Inter Milan (1-0) – the English international would have desires elsewhere. Bayern Munich would have managed to seduce him with a two-year contract at the key according to certain German sources.

Mercato: an unexpected track for Guardiola

The departure of Kyle Walker to Bayern Munich could lead to a transfer in the other direction since, according to information from Fabrizio Romano, Pep Guardiola would look to the side of the German formation to replace the English defender. And a name would emerge in the mind of the technician: Benjamin Pavard. The 2018 world champion has made no secret of his departure plans, one year from the end of his contract at Bayern. To be continued…

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