City and United target Bayern midfielder Pavlović

Manchester City and Manchester United are among several top European clubs monitoring Bayern Munich midfielder Aleksandar Pavlović, with interest emerging as early as this winter and likely to extend into the summer transfer window. The 21-year-old, a graduate of Bayern’s academy, has established himself in Vincent Kompany’s first team and is under contract at the Allianz Arena until 2029.

City have identified Pavlović as a potential long-term successor to Rodri amid uncertainty over the Spain international’s availability and fitness. Rodri has missed significant time through injury recently and his contract situation has prompted Manchester City to consider reinforcements in the holding midfield role. Early figures being discussed for a move range roughly between 45 million and 55 million euros, with City reported to be willing to test Bayern’s resolve in January or pursue a summer approach.

United have also made contact with Pavlović’s representatives and view the midfielder as a player who could add physicality and defensive cover to their central areas. Other clubs, including Juventus and Paris Saint Germain, are said to be monitoring the player’s progress, although Bayern...