Arsenal in Talks to Sign Joshua Kimmich on Free Transfer as Bayern Munich Star Weighs Future

Bayern Munich continues holding advanced negotiations with Arsenal about a possible no-fee transfer of midfielder Joshua Kimmich as the summer window approaches.

The transfer supports Mikel Arteta’s redeployment strategy for rebuilding his football roster after the team is struggling to secure the Premier League crown this season.

The negotiations between Kimmich and Bayern Munich regarding his playing future remain standstill after his contract runs out in June. Arsenal views Kimmich as a desirable strengthening choice for their midfield depth because some believe he can replace Jorginho after his contract ends this summer.

Manager Mikel Arteta faces considerable opportunities to restructure his system through the possible departures of midfield players Jorginho and Thomas Partey.

Will Joshua Kimmich Be Interested In Joining Arsenal?

A Sky Sports Germany report reveals that Arsenal developed a concrete interest towards Kimmich after starting talks with his management team. Alarming offers have come from both national and international sources to the 30-year-old versatile Bayern Munich defender who has revealed to his clubs that Premier League teams have shown interest.

The current three-year contract extension Bayern Munich has proposed to Kimmich with a maximum yearly value of £ 18 million seems unappealing to him at thirty years old.

Kimmich’s representatives, together with Bayern’s owners, continue to hold active discussions about a possible contract. Kimmich may stay with Bayern Munich since he signed from RB Leipzig in 2015 even if he receives financially attractive offers at his current club. The interest shown by Arsenal indicates they will bid for Kimmich if he becomes available to join another club.

The Arsenal team plans to use Kimmich mainly as midfield backup although his abilities qualify him for playing as an inverted full-back in Arteta’s signature tactical scheme. The next summer transfer window presents Arsenal with an opportunity to transform their rebuild after the Liverpool title challenge failure by signing Kimmich who brings top-level talent to the team.