Man Utd or Inter bound? Benjamin Pavard has made transfer request at Bayern, Thomas Tuchel confirms

Bayern Munich defender Benjamin Pavard wants a move away this summer, amid links to Inter and Manchester United.

The French full-back reportedly agreed to a deal with Inter earlier this week, the Italian club pledging to pay Bayern €30m (£25.6m/$32.7m) for his services. Bayern boss Thomas Tuchel has now confirmed the report, acknowledging that Pavard wants to leave the club before the end of the transfer window.

Benji has asked for a move. We're thinking about the club and the team. Benji has the greatest appreciation from the manager and the club as a whole. He's played at an extremely high, consistent level, Tuchel said at a press conference.

There's the timing side, there has to be an acceptable offer to be there and a replacement. The request came to me very late. That doesn't make it any easier. I don't take it personally. I will work with Benji professionally and I will be very happy. He was a very important player for me, and it will be like that stay. If things should change, it is up to us whether we will find a replacement as soon as possible. The hurdle is high.

Both Man United and Inter are in search of a right-back before the window closes, but Inter appear to have outbid the Red Devils. Pavard seems set for a move away, with Inter likely to close his signature in the coming days — unless United up their price.