Manchester City have shown in the past that they aren’t shy when it comes to signing players from clubs across Europe.
For example, the Blues have landed deals for the likes of Josko Gvardiol and Jeremy Doku in recent memory, who both came from two of Europe’s five biggest leagues.
In this current summer transfer window, Pep Guardiola’s side have been linked with numerous players from different clubs in England and abroad.
One of those players is Joshua Kimmich, who talkSPORT reported earlier this year that City have got on their radar amid some behind-the-scenes uncertainty about his future at Bayern Munich.
Now though, a journalist has shared what the latest is concerning the German international and what the future could hold for him.
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Journalist shares latest Joshua Kimmich details
Speaking in a recent edition of FC Bayern Insider, journalist Christian Falk had this to say about Kimmich and his current situation as he heads into the final year of his contract at Bayern.
He said: “We heard from the team that Kimmich must have said that he can really imagine leaving Bayern now. He didn’t always really admit it in the mixed zone, but it came out in the documentary.
“He’s a bit disappointed with the way he’s been treated at the club.
“At the moment, he can’t find a club that will pay his salary, but he’s sitting on one cheek for this one year. And he will also play and can then negotiate to leave on a free transfer. And then his salary, reportedly estimated at €20m (£16m), can be realised by others because if he costs nothing, they save the transfer fee.”
Kimmich could be a smart move for City
During his time at the German club, the 29-year-old, who journalist Florian Plettenberg said last month Bayern are willing to sell, has made 390 appearances across all competitions, 36 of which came under Guardiola, scoring 42 goals and providing 104 assists in the process.
Given his experience at the top level, the fact that he knows what it takes to play under Guardiola, the fact that he is open to leaving Bayern this summer and the versatility he has in terms of being able to play in multiple defensive and midfield positions across the pitch, we feel a move for Kimmich this summer could be a smart one for City to make.
