German midfielder Joshua Kimmich, who has been with Bayern Munich since 2015 and has continued to play right back in his youth and as a midfielder in recent years, has been struggling to decide whether to renew his contract until June 2025.
With less than a year left on his contract this summer, he will not be able to hope for much transfer money. Depending on the player’s side, Bayern will have to consider selling him in the next transfer market, and the 28-year-old midfielder’s departure has been hectic.
According to AS, Liverpool and Manchester United are leading the battle for the German midfielder, with both clubs open to making an offer for him in the upcoming summer transfer window.
At Liverpool, former Spain midfielder Thiago Alcantara has not returned from a long layoff and has not even played a game this season. In addition, his contract is up for this season, and extending a contract with a player who spends most of the season off the bench is risky.
The former Stuttgart midfielder, who has the utility to play in the midfield as well as on the flanks, has been active on the international stage, including the Champions League and Club World Cup, and has the ability to play in the Premier League.
On the other hand, Manchester United’s Moroccan midfielder Sofyan Amrabat, acquired this summer, has not adapted well, while Casemiro and Christian Eriksen are also over 30 years old and their performances have declined.
Kimmich, who will turn 29 this February, has scored 41 goals and 100 assists in 367 games, and has missed only a few games due to injury. He will be a player who can be counted on throughout the season, which could be a definite boost to both teams.
However, the only prerequisite is that the player decides not to renew his contract with Bayern Munich. Will the German midfielder move to another club next summer?