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http://www.dailystar.co.uk/football...Munich-want-Manchester-City-s-Micah-Richards/
EUROPEAN champions Bayern Munich are plotting a shock £14m bid to sign Micah Richards.
New boss Pep Guardiola is a huge admirer of Richards and has put the Manchester City defender on his shopping list.
The England full-back made just seven appearances last season following a serious knee problem. But he has returned to full fitness and Guardiola is now set to test City’s resolve with Bayern’s bid.
Richards still has two years to run on his Etihad deal, but City have no plans to offer him a new contract yet and the 25-year-old knows he faces a battle to secure regular first-team football this season.
Pablo Zabaleta has jumped ahead of him at right-back, while Brazilian star Maicon is also competing for the same position.
Richards is still waiting to discover if he will be part of new boss Manuel Pellegrini’s plans.
Inter Milan have also been linked with Richards, but a move to the Champions League holders would be hard to turn down.
A source told Starsport: “Micah wants to know where he stands with his new manager and will then look at his options.
“Bayern have made some enquiries and if a club of that stature want to sign you, then you have to give it serious thought.”