Bayern Munich are closing in on a deal for Manchester City defender Jerome Boateng.
Kicker says a four-year deal had been struck between Bayern and the player, with the matter of a fee proving to be the only stumbling block.
Bayern want to strike a deal for 'significantly less' than City paid, according to Munich sporting director Christian Nerlinger.
Munich have fallen well below expectation this season, crashing out of the Champions League early on and finishing third in the Bundesliga.
