With an eye towards Joshua Kimmich of Bayern Munich and Germany, Man City officials may have finally gotten the transfer boost they had been waiting for.
Given the ongoing uncertainty surrounding the future of two or more of their present choices, including current staple Bernardo Silva, Man City is very likely to make midfield investments ahead of the 2024–2025 season.
The Portugal international has long been planning his departure from Manchester City, wanting to go back home and away from the English way of life. Meanwhile, Kalvin Phillips, who is now on loan at West Ham, is expected to sign a long-term contract to leave the club.
A recent source suggests Manchester City, the Premier League winners, should invest in a capable backup alternative for defensive midfield staple Rodrigo. Pep Guardiola is familiar with this player from his time in Germany.
This is based on information from HITC, who state that Joshua Kimmich, a versatile midfielder for Bayern Munich, is now “keen” to join the Premier League this summer and that Manchester City, the defending champions, are among his admirers.
But Kimmich’s possible suitors don’t just include Pep Guardiola and his teammates at Etihad Stadium; the report also names Tottenham, Manchester United, Liverpool, and Newcastle United.
The source also claims that the 29-year-old has “long been in Manchester City’s thinking” and that they are currently “keeping close tabs on his situation” ahead of the market’s reopening, which may come as no surprise given the player’s past with Pep Guardiola at Bayern Munich.
Joshua Kimmich’s current Bayern Munich contract will expire at the end of the upcoming season, so if Manchester City decides to step up their interest in the player, he may be available for a reduced price.
Guardiola, who used Kimmich in a variety of positions, including inverted full-back at the Allianz Arena, is primarily to blame for the player’s quick rise in the game and subsequent recognition as one of Germany’s best footballers over the last six years.
Given their great working relationship at Bayern Munich and the chance to improve even in his peak years in the Premier League, Kimmich is probably amenable to the thought of a reunion with Pep Guardiola at Manchester City.
