Bayern Munich are in advanced talks to sign a replacement for Inter Milan bound defender Benjamin Pavard.

This according to Italian broadcaster Sky Sport Italia, via FCInterNews, who report that the Bavarians are closing in on the signing of an unnamed player who will take the place of the Frenchman who is close to joining the Nerazzurri.

Inter are closing in on the signing of Pavard.

The 27-year-old is the player who the Nerazzurri have identified to replace Milan Skriniar in defense.

Nerazzurri CEO Beppe Marotta made no effort to hide the fact. And coach Simone Inzaghi has also admitted that he wants the Frenchman in his squad by the end of the summer transfer window.

Inter have been pushing in talks through the past few days.

They have continued to push their offer up, and hoped that the player’s insistence would make the difference.

And now, it’s a done deal. Inter and Bayern have reached a full agreement on a deal for Pavard.

The Nerazzurri will pay a fee of €30 million for the Frenchman. In addition, there are €2 million in potential add-ons.

Bayern Close To Signing Replacement For Inter Bound Benjamin Pavard

The one real holdup to the deal has been Bayern signing a replacement for Pavard.

Coach Thomas Tuchel does not want to lose hold of such an important player without first securing a replacement.

Therefore, the Bavarians have been working to sign a player who can play on the right side of their defense.

And according to Sky, they are on the verge of doing just that.

The broadcaster does not identify which player that actually is.

However, according to Sky, it now won’t be long at all.

Bayern should soon their replacement for Pavard. This will allow the Frenchman to wrap up his move to Inter.