Bayern Munich midfielder Joshua Kimmich remains on the market after his latest round of talks with the Bavarian giants, and is available as a free agent in the summer. For some time he was linked to Barcelona, but now it seems that he is more likely to end up in the Spanish capital.
Kimmich, 29, will give priority to Bayern on a new deal, but so far they have not offered the project to convince him to stay. Meanwhile BILD (via Sport) say that Bayern are tired of their tough game to overcome a stretch. It opens the door to a move abroad for Kimmich, with what could be his last big contract.
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Barcelona has no intention of passing Kimmichbecause of the progress of Marc Casado and the promise of Marc Bernal, but also his salary demands. Despite long-standing interest and the presence of Hansi Flick, a move to Catalonia seems off the cards.
Real Madrid are listed as one of the sides Kimmich could sign for, alongside Manchester City, Manchester United or Paris Saint-Germain. The German international could help ease the loss of Toni Kroos, and being one of the best clubs that could pay his salary, is an option for the player.
It would suit Los Blancos' transfer strategy of only recruiting veterans who are available for free. Kimmich also provides a much more controlling presence in midfield for Real Madrid, although he is not necessarily a number six in the fashion of Martin Zubimendi or Rodri Hernandez, who have also been linked.
