One of the biggest transfer battles of the summer could begin following the latest reports on the contract situation of Bayern Munich’s Joshua Kimmich, while Liverpool have seen a new rival emerge in their bid to sign Juventus’ top Italian winger. Euro Paper Talk.
Manchester United warn Siti Kimmich
A potential battle is brewing in Manchester following recent developments regarding Joshua Kimmich’s future at Bayern Munich.
The Germany international has been outstanding since joining the Bundesliga side for €7 million from RB Leipzig in 2015.
Kimmich He is approaching 400 appearances for the club in all competitions, scoring 42 goals in that period and also winning 84 caps for Germany.
His ability to play as a central midfielder or right-back makes the 29-year-old an attractive proposition for many potential suitors.
In England alone, Manchester clubs, Liverpool and Arsenal have all shown interest, while reports in Spain provide the latest information on Barcelona’s bid for the player and his current contract stalemate.
Kimmich has been negotiating a new contract with Bayern for some time, but nothing has been confirmed yet. And now Sport have revealed that the midfielder has turned down his latest offer due to salary issues.
The Catalan daily claims Kimmich earns around €19.5 million a year before tax, a figure Barca will find difficult to match given their ongoing financial constraints. The Blaugrana also need to move back within their salary cap and return to a 1:1 spending ratio.
With Hansi Flick’s move to Camp Nou imminent, Kimmich is reportedly interested in a move to Catalonia. But money remains an issue, leaving the door wide open for Premier League clubs to jump in.
Ratcliffe pushing for the Kimmich raid
new united Minority shareholder Sir Jim Ratcliffe is known to like the player’s versatility and has identified Kimmich as the perfect midfield partner for Kobbie Mainoo ahead of the first-team squad overhaul at Ola Trafford.
There have been rumors that Pep Guardiola wants to reunite with him at City in what could be his final season at the Etihad. The Spaniard coached Kimmich for a season in Germany before heading to Manchester.
But Bayern Munich, who are trying to recruit Vincent Kompany as their new manager, remain hopeful that a deal could still be reached that would keep Kimmich at Bayern after 10 years.
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Fulham bid for Bundesliga forward
Fulham have made an €8 million offer for Stuttgart and Congolese forward Silas as negotiations between the two clubs continue. (various)
Napoli captain Giovanni Di Lorenzo’s agent Mario Giuffredi is ready to discuss his client’s future with interested clubs Juventus, Inter and Roma. (Tuto Sports)
Crystal Palace are continuing their push to sign Japan international striker Daichi Kamada, 27, from Lazio. (Cittaceleste.it)
Milan are prepared to extend goalkeeper Mike Maignan’s contract, especially after Stefano Pioli and Olivier Giroud said the France international could be a leader in the dressing room for years to come. (La Gazzetta dello Sport)
Norwich City are set to formally approach 35-year-old FC Nordsjaelland manager Johannes Hoff Thorup to appoint them as their manager. (various)
Atalanta are keen to sign Jordan James from Birmingham City in the winter transfer window and are ready to renew that interest in the upcoming summer transfer window. (Coriedello Sports)
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Liverpool vs Napoli against Juve Ace
Liverpool remain ‘at the forefront’ of Juventus and Italian star Federico Chiesa, but Antonio Conte’s appointment at Napoli could tip the scales in Liverpool’s favour. (Sportitalia)
Juventus duo Gleason Bremer and Federico Chiesa
Bayer Leverkusen have reached a verbal agreement with Girona defensive midfielder Aleix García. (Florian Plettenberg)
Atletico Madrid striker Alvaro Morata has been linked with a return to Serie A, with AS Roma, AC Milan and Napoli all monitoring his situation. (Calciomercato)
A new loan move remains the most likely solution for Xavi Simons this summer, with further talks with PSG expected and a decision on his future expected soon. (Fabrizio Romano)
Tottenham striker Troy Parrott says he is unsure where he will play next season after impressing on loan at Excelsior Rotterdam. (Vetbal Primeur)
Simone Inzaghi is set to meet new Inter owners on Tuesday and is ‘not worried’ about striker Lautaro Martinez’s contract talks. (Soccer Italy)
