Arsenal have reportedly been in talks with Joshua Kimmich over a free transfer (Image: Getty)
have reportedly held talks with Joshua Kimmich over a free transfer move from Bayern Munich ahead of a busy summer window. Kimmich’s potential arrival could be part of an overhaul of ‘s squad after an underwhelming title challenge this season.
The experienced German’s contract with Bayern expires at the end of June. Despite suggestions earlier this month that he will commit his future to the Bavarians, an agreement is still yet to be reached.
reportedly view Kimmich as a potential replacement for Jorginho, whose own deal also expires in the summer. The Italian and midfield colleague Thomas Partey are expected to leave at the end of their deals.
According to , have shown a ‘concrete interest’ in Kimmich and have held talks with the 30-year-old’s representatives. The versatile star has made Bayern aware of two offers from abroad, with one from a Premier League club.
Bayern have reportedly tabled a three-year extension worth up to £18million per year. The Bundesliga leaders are willing to re-enter negotiations but will not make a bigger financial offer to a player who is now in his 30s.
Discussions between Kimmich’s camp and Bayern chiefs are said to be ongoing. It remains possible that he commits his future to the club, who he joined from RB Leipzig in 2015.
likely view Kimmich as depth in midfield but there is the prospect of him playing in one of the inverted full-back roles, which have become a prominent aspect of their system under .
The Gunners are expected to be busy in the summer transfer window after failing to challenge for the Premier League title. A new striker is their top priority ahead of the 2025-26 season, which will mark 22 years since the north Londoners last finished top of the league.
Benjamin Sesko has been strongly linked with Arsenal (Image: Getty)
Arteta is a huge admirer of star Alexander Isak but a deal for Benjamin Sesko from RB Leipzig . The Slovenian has scored 17 goals this season after turning down a move to the Premier League last summer.
According to the , Sesko could be available for £55m. That makes him a much cheaper alternative to Isak and means can spend money on other areas which require upgrades. A new left winger is likely to be high on the Gunners’ agenda.
It is also widely claimed that are set to sign midfielder Martin Zubimendi in a £51m deal with Real Sociedad. That would be a major boost to Arteta’s midfield options if the club do indeed get that agreement over the line.
report that are also hoping to . Serious plans for the summer transfer window can then be made.