Manchester City have reportedly held informal talks regarding a potential move for Bayern Munich midfielder Aleksandar Pavlovic.
According to CaughtOffside, the Premier League club have expressed interest in the 21-year-old ahead of the upcoming summer transfer window.
The report states that Manchester City have already held informal discussions with people close to the Germany international.
Pavlovic has emerged as one of Bayern Munich’s promising midfield players since progressing through the club’s academy system.
Aleksandar Pavlovic progress at Bayern Munich first team
The midfielder has made 87 appearances for Bayern Munich’s first team since breaking into the senior squad.
Head coach Vincent Kompany has shown strong confidence in the young midfielder. Pavlovic has been handed 25 starts across all competitions during the current season.
The Bayern midfielder has also started all eight of the club’s Champions League matches during the campaign.
Pavlovic is expected to feature again when Bayern Munich face Atalanta in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie on Tuesday.
Chelsea also interested in Bayern Munich midfielder Aleksandar Pavlovic
Manchester City are not the only club monitoring Pavlovic’s situation.
Chelsea are also believed to admire the midfielder and are reportedly planning to open talks with Bayern Munich in the coming weeks.
Both Premier League clubs are therefore tracking developments surrounding the Bayern academy product ahead of the summer transfer window.
Aleksandar Pavlovic priority is to remain at Bayern Munich
Despite the growing interest, Pavlovic is reportedly prioritising a future with Bayern Munich.
The midfielder remains under contract with the German club until the summer of 2029.
With more than three years remaining on his current deal, Bayern Munich are not under pressure to consider transfer offers.
Bayern Munich view Aleksandar Pavlovic as key long-term player
Bayern Munich reportedly see Pavlovic as an important part of their long-term plans.
The club are not believed to be willing to sanction his departure during the summer transfer window.
The situation is further influenced by the expected exit of Leon Goretzka, who is set to leave Bayern Munich on a free transfer this summer.
