According to 90min, Kimmich would fit in Guardiola’s plans for the upcoming campaign without a hitch, according to Manchester City. A potential trade deal has also been discussed between the two teams. Joao Cancelo would continue to reside in Bavaria after his loan.
The Premier League champions admire Kimmich thus the Etihad Stadium management has moved to meet with their Allianz Arena rivals. They also mention that the 28-year-old is now prepared to think about his future at the Bundesliga’s powerhouses. The only term of his contract is June 2025.
The transfer of Kimmich would interest Arsenal and Man City.
Kimmich has reportedly become uneasy at Bayern Munich and is considering his alternatives, according to a previous 90min story from earlier in May. Additionally, intermediaries have contacted a number of teams to gauge their interest in the 76-cap midfielder. They talked to Man City as one of the teams.
Other clubs with interest in Kimmich’s potential transfer from Bayer Munich that have been contacted by his intermediaries include Arsenal, Barcelona, Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester United, Paris Saint-Germain, and Real Madrid. The majority of the parties approached would be interested if he was available.
Additionally, Marca also reported earlier in May that Arsenal, Barcelona and Liverpool are interested in Kimmich’s transfer from Bayern Munich. But Der FCB will want at least €60m (£52m). A deal would also likely cost more than €20m (£17.5m) a year including his wages.
Cancelo and Kimmich might be exchanged by Guardiola this summer.
Giving Bayern Munich the option to purchase Cancelo is one strategy Manchester City is considering to nab Kimmich, a transfer target for Arsenal. The fullback came to Bavaria in January on a loan with a £61.5 million buyout option. The Citizens, though, are now amenable to a prospective trade.
Since Thomas Tuchel took over for Julian Nagelsmann at the Allianz Arena, Cancelo has established himself as a key player. When Nagelsmann was in command of the Bundesliga, he only started four of the available seven games. But in Tuchel’s eight games, the Portuguese have begun seven.
Kimmich, who Bayern Munich legend Lothar Matthaus calls ‘the best No6 in the world’, is also instrumental in Bavaria. The midfielder has started 31 of his 32 Bundesliga outings so far this season. He is also their vice-captain and boasts five goals and six assists this term.
