Paris Saint-Germain have been keeping a close eye onBayern Munich midfielder Joshua Kimmich in recent months, with reports from Germany indicating that a transfer nearly went through last summer.
As the January transfer window approaches, the latest update has surfaced regardingif the player is anyclose to extending his contract with the German side.
PSG aren’t alone in their pursuit, though.Barcelona are also interested in Kimmich, along with Bayer Leverkusen’s Jonathan Tah, as they look to strengthen their midfield and defense ahead of the 2025 season.
Kimmich’s situation at Bayern has changed since Vincent Kompany took over as head coach. Once expected to leave when his contract expires next summer, the versatile German, who can play both in midfield and atright-back, now faces an uncertain future.
According to TBR Football, Bayern Munich are doing everything they can to avoid Kimmich leaving on a free transfer next year.
Joshua Kimmich gets a win over Bayern Munich in negotiations
Joshua Kimmich
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Journalists Christian Falk and Tobi Altschäffl report that Bayern Munichhave stopped attempting to persuade Joshua Kimmich to take a pay cut on his €20 million annual salary.
The clubare aware that Kimmich is attracting interest from other top clubs, and with his contract expiring next year, it’s unlikely he would agree to a salary reduction.
Bayern are no longer trying to convince Joshua Kimmich to take a pay cut on his salary, estimated at around €20m gross per year. The club is aware that Kimmich is being courted by other top clubs – and the fact he will be a free agent next year makes it unrealistic that he would… pic.twitter.com/MbnZGuSyOZ
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Kimmich has no plans to sign a contract extension before the end of this year. Starting January 1st, he will be free to negotiate with other clubs, giving him a stronger position in talks with Bayern Munich.