Barcelona are on standby over a possible summer move for Bayern Munich star Joshua Kimmich.
La Blaugrana are long term admirers of the German international despite his apparent commitment in Bavaria.
However, the overall picture has changed in recent months, with Kimmich unconvinced on a contract extension beyond 2025.
With his current deal expiring next summer, Bayern Munich are working on a renewal, but their versatile star has so far been non-committal.
After edging into the final 12 months of his deal, Kimmich can openly discuss a free transfer with a non-German club at the start of 20525, and Bayern Munich sporting director Max Eberl is no clearer on his next step.
“He has a year left on his contract with us. We have decided to postpone any talks until he returns from his holidays”, as per quotes from Diario AS.
If Bayern are unable to agree a renewal package, they are likely to make a pitch to sell Kimmich to a rival, but his current €50m asking price is outside of Barcelona’s transfer budget.
