Bayern Munich is planning a sensational move in the transfer market. According to the British newspaper Daily Mail, the German giants are showing serious interest in Manchester City defender John Stones. The 31-year-old center-back's contract expires at the end of June and will not be renewed, paving the way for the player to join the Munich side as a free agent. This is reported by Goal.com .
Bayern head coach Vincent Kompany is expected to play a key role in this transfer. Kompany played alongside Stones at Manchester City and knows his capabilities well. Additionally, Bayern striker Harry Kane could also influence the move as a long-time teammate and captain of the England national team.
John Stones has won the Premier League six times with Manchester City and lifted the Champions League trophy in 2023. However, in the 2025/26 season, he made only 17 appearances under Pep Guardiola due to injuries. While Bayern has primary options like Dayot Upamecano and Jonathan Tah in defense, the need to strengthen the squad has arisen due to uncertainties surrounding Min-Jae Kim and Hiroki Ito.
Meanwhile, it is reported that another Manchester City defender, Josko Gvardiol, is also interested in a move to the Munich club. According to Sport1, the Croatian player is a die-hard Bayern fan. Unlike Stones, Gvardiol's transfer could be much more expensive, but he is seen as a versatile player capable of replacing Alphonso Davies at left-back.
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