Bayern Munich are closing in on a deal for Reading's young defender Omar Richards. The 22-year-old left-back is out of contract in the summer and is now able to speak to clubs outside the UK. Image: Richards has made 21 appearances for Reading so far this seasonBayern look set to lose their stalwart defender David Alaba in the summer, with Richards likely to become understudy to Alphonso Davies at left-back. One senior official at Reading told Sky Sports News they believed Richards would be worth in excess of £15m to the club if they were able to keep him. Follow all the news and analysis on Sky Sports News and across Sky Sports' digital platforms, including our dedicated Transfer Centre blog.

Source: Sky sports January 08, 2021 13:52 UTC