Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool may have the opportunity to secure the services of Joshua Kimmich for €50 million (£43 million), as per insights from Bild journalist Christian Falk.
Falk has conveyed Bayern Munich’s position regarding a possible departure for Kimmich. Now, let’s delve into the details surrounding Liverpool’s interest in Joshua Kimmich.
Liverpool Would Have to Pay £43m for Joshua Kimmich
Liverpool are reportedly eyeing Joshua Kimmich for a potential summer 2024 transfer. According to Bild journalist Christian Falk, the Reds are expressing interest in acquiring the services of the Bayern Munich midfielder.
Falk’s earlier report highlighted Manchester City’s interest in Kimmich, the accomplished player who earned £288,000 per week, as per SalarySport. The versatile footballer, praised by Germany manager Julian Nagelsmann in 2022 as “world-class at right-back and in midfield,” is drawing attention from the Premier League giants.
The latest update from Falk suggests that Bayern Munich are open to selling the 28-year-old, who can also proficiently operate as a right-back. The journalist hints at a potential transfer fee of €50 million (£43 million) if Kimmich does not commit to a new contract with Bayern.
Intriguingly, Newcastle United have also emerged as a club linked with the talented midfielder. The dynamics of the summer transfer market seem to be taking an interesting turn for Joshua Kimmich and his potential suitors.
Falk wrote in CaughtOffSide: “Bayern Munich are now in a situation where they’re willing to talk about this, as Kimmich also has an idea in his head of leaving in the last year of his contract without signing a new one – a situation Bayern would like to avoid as they’d end up losing a lot of money.
“Bayern would like to have €50m for Kimmich. They know this could be hard to get with just one year left on his contract come the summer. On the other hand, he’s a very good player and English clubs have a lot of money. If Bayern don’t get Kimmich on a new contract, they have to sell him.
“If Liverpool and Manchester City decide not to move for him this summer, then Bayern still have a problem on their hands as Kimmich continues to have Xavi on the mind – whom he continues to look up to – and the feeling’s very mutual for the Barcelona coach who would love to sign him in 2025 when he’s a free agent and the Catalan giants also then have a chance to land him.”
Verdict: Liverpool Should Bid for Joshua Kimmich
In my view, Liverpool should consider making a bid for Joshua Kimmich during the upcoming summer of 2024. If acquiring the services of the German international only requires £43 million, then the Reds should unequivocally pursue this opportunity.
While Liverpool did secure the signings of Alexis Mac Allister, Dominik Szoboszlai, Wataru Endo, and Ryan Gravenberch in the summer of 2023, and Curtis Jones remains a strong midfield option, the potential addition of a stellar player like Kimmich should not be overlooked.
At 28 years old, Kimmich is currently at the pinnacle of his performance and boasts an impressive track record as a serial winner, clinching the Bundesliga eight times and the UEFA Champions League once with Bayern Munich thus far.
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