Manchester City Eye Bayern’s Aleksander Pavlovic as Reported Successor to Rodri

Overview

• Reports say City have contacted Pavlovic’s representatives and are weighing a winter offer of about €50 million, with no formal approach to Bayern yet.
• The pursuit is framed as long-term midfield planning as Rodri’s recurring absences push City to consider succession options.
• Pavlovic, 21, rose from Bayern’s academy, debuted for the first team in October 2023, and earned a Germany call-up in 2024.
• Bayern are described as well positioned to resist bids due to the midfielder’s reported deal running through 2029.
• Coverage also notes interest from Manchester United, PSG and Real Madrid, and suggests Pavlovic is comfortable staying under Vincent Kompany.