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Published on 2024-06-11 11:52:47
Manchester City will be aiming to bolster their squad in the summer and that could see them move for Bayern star Joshua Kimmich.
City went close to a treble once again this season, falling only on penalties to eventual winners Real Madrid in the Champions League before a paltry loss to Manchester United in the FA Cup.
Manager Pep Guardiola will be desperate for more success again, and signings could be the key to that – in which City now need to decide whether to make a move for Kimmich or not.
According to The Athletic, Manchester City are considering adding Joshua Kimmich to their star-studded squad in pursuit of fifth-straight top-flight title next season.
The website claims that the Premier League champions are looking at bringing in midfield reinforcements and the German international is “still” a “key name” being considered.
Fans on X are excited about the prospect of Kimmich joining City this summer:
Would be an amazing signing. Can give Rodri a rest, play with him, or at the right back and also wouldn’t be too expensive.
— ajzjsiwkn (@ajzjsiwkns) June 11, 2024
Yes please bring him
— Bernardo Son (@silent_storm_1) June 11, 2024
Sign now
— NOVRTRACK (@yrrip11) June 11, 2024
Kimmich and Rodri in the double pivot is too much 🔥🔥
— Faez (@Yasintwelve10) June 11, 2024
Push for him
— CityBoko (@Baddest_Boko) June 11, 2024
It shouldn’t even be a question tbh he’s got a year left bring him in help Rodri
— 𝕶𝖎𝖗𝖇𝖘 (@BasedKirby) June 11, 2024
would be perfect fit, rb or cm
— Freddie (@FK_McFc16) June 11, 2024
What are the chances of Kimmich leaving Bayern?
The 29-year-old only has a year left on his contract and, speaking last week, Sky Germany journalist Kerry Hau confirmed that the player has not been offered an extension:
“So far, Bayern have not communicated a clear indication to Kimmich that they want to extend his contract. [Sporting director] Max Eberl has not clearly told Kimmich, ‘we want to extend with you after the Euros.’ That’s why the player has somewhat been left hanging.”
“In case of a move, Kimmich would only join an absolute, ambitious top club. Barcelona, Real Madrid, Manchester City, Liverpool, and Arsenal would be options for him. But at the moment, there are no talks with any other club. Bayern is still Kimmich’s first point of contact.”
How much would City have to pay for the player?
A €50m (£43m) price tag has been mentioned in recent months but that figure is likely to be lowered if his future at Bayern remains uncertain.
Kimmich can sign a pre-contract agreement with foreign clubs as soon as January so Bayern will be forced into offloading him this summer unless they begin talks about a new deal soon.
