Liverpool have had their eyes on a star player from Bayern Munich for a considerable period.
This summer’s transfer activity for Liverpool has been relatively subdued, contrasting sharply with the previous year’s busy period. Following the departure of six senior players, including five midfielders, the club hurried to fill the vacancies in their midfield.
Liverpool spent a total of £95 million to acquire Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai, and their audacious £111 million bid for Moisés Caicedo made waves.
However, Caicedo chose to join Chelsea instead. Similarly, Roméo Lavia, a long-term target, also turned down Liverpool for Chelsea, feeling puzzled by Liverpool’s lower offers.
Despite signing Wataru Endō and Ryan Gravenberch, Liverpool continue to search for new midfield options, specifically seeking a No. 6 to replace the energy Fabinho provided.
Throughout the year, several players have been linked with Liverpool, including Joshua Kimmich of Bayern Munich. Recent reports indicate that Kimmich is a top target for Arne Slot as he prepares for his first season at Anfield.
Although other clubs are also interested in Kimmich, a recent report has shed new light on his situation.
Fichajes reports that Bayern Munich have decided to list Kimmich for transfer, deeming his salary too burdensome to maintain. With his contract expiring next summer, Bayern aim to sell him now to avoid losing him for free. According to report, they have already identified Trent Alexander-Arnold as an ideal replacement.
Alexander-Arnold, like Kimmich, has less than a year remaining on his contract, making him a cost-effective option for Bayern.
Both players are versatile, capable of playing in both defense and midfield, with Alexander-Arnold playing in midfield for England but primarily as a right-back for Liverpool.
Joshua Kimmich has primarily played as a defensive midfielder recently, but his versatility allows him to excel as both a center-back and a right-back.
According to a report from Fichajes, there is a possibility of a player swap being considered by both clubs.
Bayern Munich are not the only team interested in Alexander-Arnold this summer. Real Madrid has also expressed strong interest in the right-back, with sources suggesting that his friendship with Jude Bellingham might influence a potential move to Spain.
Liverpool are keen to secure a new contract for the 25-year-old, hoping he will remain with his boyhood club. TEAMtalk noted earlier this month that Liverpool is refraining from setting a price for him to avoid attracting more interest from rival teams.
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