Arsenal have reportedly held addresses with Joshua Kimmich over an implicit free transfer as his contract with Bayern Munich expires.
WHAT HAPPENED?
Bayern have proposed a renewal that would keep him at the club until 2028, with a payment in the range of€ 20- 22 million(£ 16.5 m-£ 18m/$ 21m-$ 23m) gross per time. Still, the midfielder has yet to accept the terms, according to Sky Germany.
The Bundesliga leaders remain open to further accommodations but have set a limit on their fiscal offer, unintentional to increase his payment beyond the current offer. While Bayern believes Kimmich is holding out for a better deal, sources close to the player suggest his decision is grounded on considering the stylish sporting design for the coming stage of his career.
THE BIGGER PICTURE:
Arsenal are looking to bolster their midfield in the forthcoming transfer window, with both Thomas Partey and Jorginho set to come free agents in the summer. The Gunners have linked Kimmich as an implicit addition to their team and have formerly held addresses with his cortège in an attempt to secure his hand.
DID YOU KNOW?
The north London club isn’t alone in their pursuit of the protean midfielder. Paris Saint-Germain has maintained long-standing interest in Kimmich, with Luis Enrique’s side preliminarily engaging in addresses last summer. Clubs similar as Barcelona, Inter, Manchester City, Real Madrid, and Liverpool have shown an interest, but contrary to other reports, they have not made any new attempts to subscribe Kimmich.
WHAT NEXT FOR KIMICH?
Bayern are apprehensive of the interest from abroad, and Kimmich has reportedly informed the club about two written offers he has entered.
Meanwhile, Kimmich’s platoon-mate, Harry Kane, has also been linked with a move to Arsenal despite his connections to rivals Tottenham Hotspur.
