This summer marks the end of an era for Manchester City in more then one way, following the departures of Pep Guardiola, Bernardo Silva and John Stones.
The trio have all played integral parts in the most successful period in the Citizens’ modern history, each winning the Premier League title on six occasions.
Despite not winning the top flight title this term, City did won both domestic cup competitions, beating Arsenal and Chelsea in the Carabao Cup and FA Cup finals respectively.
Now, though, it appears that some of Europe’s biggest clubs are hoping to lure another key player away from City.
As per CaughtOffside, Spanish giants Real Madrid and Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich are among the clubs interested in Manchester City defender Josko Gvardiol.
Gvardiol is said to be keen on the idea of a move to Bayern Munich (Photo: Action Plus Sports Images/Alamy)
The report claims that the Croatia international is on the radar of several top European sides, including La Liga holders Barcelona.
The 24-year-old joined the Citizens from German side RB Leipzig in 2023 and has since established himself as a key player at The Etihad.
Gvardiol cost City around £78 million when they signed him from Leipzig three years ago, but the report suggests that he could like command a fee in the region of £65 million if he were to depart this summer.
That could in part be due to the fact that the Croat has just over two years remaining on his current contract, having signed a long-term deal when he joined the club.
Gvardiol himself is said to be particularly keen on the idea of a move to join Bundesliga giants Bayern Munich, with the player pushing to leave Manchester during the upcoming window.
City, however, are keen to agree a new deal with the centre-back, who has become an integral player for the club.