According to Sport Bild journalists Christian Falk and Tobi Altschäffl (as captured by @iMiaSanMia), Bayern Munich might have trouble procuring Manchester City striker Julian Alvarez despite the Argentine’s status as the understudy to Erling Haaland.
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola could be reluctant to risk losing such a valuable attacking piece to his squad. However, Bayern Munich is hoping that its allure, and limited minutes behind Haaland, will entice Alvarez to ask for an exit:
Pep Guardiola is unwilling to let Julián Alvarez go, but Bayern are hoping his limited game time behind Erling Haaland and the fact City could make big profit off of a potential sale would make the player and the club consider a move.
Backing up Haaland is a thankless position, especially for a 23-year-old, who likely has big plans for his own career. Barring a shock transfer this summer for Haaland, Alvarez figures to be in the same, hapless position next season where he has to watch his teammate score goals in copious amounts.
Could that push him to ask for a change of scenery?
Probably not, per Fabrizio Romano:
There’s no chance at all for Julián Álvarez to leave Man City on loan deal in the summer. Sources feel he’s set to stay in any case; but for sure, not leaving on loan. ⛔️ #MCFC
Links to Bayern on loan move are described as wide of mark. pic.twitter.com/LOv1CbCZCt
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) May 28, 2023
