Bayern Munich eye £15m move for Manchester City's Jerome Boateng

03 May 2011 00:21
Bayern Munich are ready to follow up their interest in Manchester City's Jerome Boateng with a ?15million offer for the Germany defender. [LNB]Sportsmail revealed Bayern's interest earlier this year but Boateng's agent Jorg Neubauer insisted only last week that no deal had been discussed.[LNB] However, Bayern are drawing up transfer plans to bring in top German talent alongside goalkeeeper Manuel Neuer from Schalke and want Boateng - instead of former target Gregory van der Wiel of Ajax - to cover at right back and play centre half. [LNB] Injury hit: Boateng has struggled to hold down a regular place since joining City[LNB]Boateng, 22, arrived at City with a big reputation but has struggled with niggling injuries. [LNB]Meanwhile, City's hopes of signing 22-year-old Udinese winger Alexis Sanchez were dented further yesterday as his representatives held talks with Real Madrid. [LNB]Manchester United are also keen on the ?30m-rated Chile player but the lure of playing in Madrid could threaten both Manchester clubs' chances. [LNB]And City striker Emmanuel Adebayor, currently on loan at Real, is wanted by Fenerbahce. The Turkish side were interested in the 27-year-old Togo player back in January. [LNB] Take nothing for granted... Mancini warns City in Champions League pushEXCLUSIVE: United and City ready for fight over Sanchez and SneijderWe had plenty spare! Bullish Hart as City edge closer to Champions LeagueAll the latest Manchester City news, features and opinion[LNB]  Explore more:People: Emmanuel Adebayor Places: Madrid, Manchester, Germany

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