Manchester City are facing competition from Bayern Munich for Feyenoord's Givairo Read, a 20-year-old right-back who has been identified as a priority target to shore up the club's options in the position ahead of the 2026-27 season. City have been monitoring Read's situation since December 2025 and are keen to supplement Matheus Nunes, who performed brilliantly at right-back last season despite being a natural midfielder. Enzo Maresca, the incoming Manchester City manager, has held transfer talks with director of football Hugo Viana, and the club is expected to be confirmed as Pep Guardiola's successor in the near future. The recent departure of John Stones, who has previously operated at right-back, and Rico Lewis playing a bit-part role in the last 12 months, could push City into the market for fresh recruit. Executives at the Etihad Stadium are believed to be keen on getting as much transfer business wrapped up before the FIFA World Cup kicks off across the Atlantic in a few weeks' time. City have already seen an initial bid for number one midfield target Elliot Anderson rejected by Nottingham Forest, who are demanding £100 million for the 23-year-old England international. Robin van Persie backs Feyenoord's Givairo Read for Manchester City summer transfer. It remains to be seen whether Viana and co return with an improved offer for Anderson or move on to alternative midfield options, such as Newcastle United's Sandro Tonali. City remain in talks with Tottenham over a sale for winger Savinho, who is expected to depart, with the likes of Tijjani Reijnders, Nico Gonzalez, Omar Marmoush, James Trafford, and Lewis also attracting interest ahead of the summer transfer window. Outgoings will heavily determine the extent to which Viana and Maresca remake City's squad for next season – after the Blues' shrewd acquisitions of Antoine Semenyo and Marc Guehi in January for a combined £85 million.