Man City see Bayern’s young star as a replacement for Rodri
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A player who has become a regular in Vincent Kompany’s starting XI is on the radar of the English club – however, it would require a significant amount of money to sign him
Manchester City are said to be considering a move for Bayern Munich midfielder Aleksandar Pavlovic, according to Sports Boom. Across Europe, there is a growing feeling that something major is taking shape in Bavaria.
At Bayern, Pavlovic’s rise has already changed the club’s planning, shifting him from a long-term project into an immediate pillar of the team. As the original report states, he is no longer just a “bright prospect” but a central figure in Bayern’s future.
🚨🚨 | 𝐁𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐊𝐈𝐍𝐆: Manchester City have identified Bayern Munich’s Aleksandar Pavlović as the perfect replacement for Rodri.
— MatchdayHQ (@TheMatchdayHQ) April 10, 2026
Bayern would only consider letting him go for a fee in excess of £100M, a deal that would make him the most expensive German player in history. 🤯… pic.twitter.com/Xqu6jaoTb6
Under Vincent Kompany, Pavlovic has redefined what is expected from a deep-lying midfielder. His style fits perfectly with modern elite football, where tactical awareness and technical bravery are essential.
Interest from the Premier League has now reached what the report describes as an “unprecedented level”, with scouts and officials from Manchester City, Chelsea, and Manchester United attending key European matches—not as routine observers, but to judge whether he can cope with the “high octane” intensity of English football.
What is particularly notable is who is watching. These are not just scouts, but senior figures from the clubs’ decision-making structures. That detail underlines how seriously Pavlović is being considered, with some already viewing him as a potential “metronome” for their systems.
Manchester United are also reportedly conducting what has been called “long term shadow tracking”, suggesting a sustained and deliberate monitoring process rather than short-term interest. Pavlovic’s value lies in his all-round profile, combining “traditional defensive discipline and avant garde offensive creativity”. That rare mix explains why his price tag continues to climb.
Bayern’s position remains firm: Pavlovic is “unsellable”. However, modern football often turns such declarations into starting points for negotiation rather than final statements.
Aleksandar Pavlović discusses his style of play in interview with the club's magazine #Säbener51
— Bayern & Germany (@iMiaSanMia) April 2, 2026
• Aleks, how would you describe what kind of player you are in a few words?
Pavlović: "I'm someone who tries to take control of the game and direct what’s happening with composure… pic.twitter.com/vvtqTMwpqn
Reports indicate that any deal would likely begin around €90 million, with a final fee potentially surpassing €110 million. That would place him among the most expensive midfielders in football history, and possibly the most valuable German player ever.
BUNDESLIGA ROUND 29
Friday
Augsburg - Hoffenheim 2-2 (2-2)
/Claude-Maurice 11, Gregoritsch 14 - Hranac 35, Toure 42/
Saturday
16.30: (2.00) Dortmund (4.10) Leverkusen (3.25)
16.30: (3.10) Heidenheim (3.40) Union Berlin (2.30)
16.30: (1.50) RB Leipzig (4.80) M' gladbach (5.70)
16.30: (2.60) Wolfsburg (3.70) Eintr.Frankfurt (2.65)
19.30: (7.50) St.Pauli (5.60) Bayern (1.35)
Sunday
16.30: (2.30) Koln (3.70) Werder (3.10)
18.30: (1.43) Stuttgart (4.60) Hamburger (7.25)
20.30: (2.30) Mainz (3.40) Freiburg (3.10)
***odds are subject to change***