Clubs form the line before Kimmich's door - Arsenal first to knock
Reading Time: 2min | Fri. 28.02.25. | 21:55
Still, the Gunners are only one of several European giants keen on bringing the German
Bayern's decision to withdraw the extension offer they presented to Joshua Kimmich was a clear sign that all interested parties could enter the race for the German's signature. So far, Arsenal seem to be in the front seat. Namely, according to Sky Sports, the Gunners have reacted immediately, trying to forestall the competition since it's clear that the Bavarians' player will have many "suitors."
🚨🔴 EXCL | For several days, Arsenal FC have been one of the clubs with a concrete interest in Joshua #Kimmich and have held talks ✔️
— Florian Plettenberg (@Plettigoal) February 28, 2025
Gunners would like to sign him on a free transfer as a possible replacement for Jorginho. Kimmich now has received two written offers from… pic.twitter.com/wy8s4lZoSi
Kimmich could be an ideal solution for Mikel Arteta's upcoming problems as two defensive midfielders, Jorginho and Thomas Partey, are set to become free agents in June. The former is on the verge of joining the Brazilian Flamengo, while the latter has yet to extend his deal, so his departure is as realistic as staying in London at the moment. Hence, Kimmich could not only replace the two and improve the quality of the Gunners' midfield, but could also be an option in the right-back, as covered both position equally well in Munich.
Yet the problem is that Arsenal have a harsh competition. According to Bild, the 30-year-old has long been Barcelona and Liverpool's target, while Inter Milan and Paris Saint-Germain are also in the mix. In addition, Sky Sports claims that Kimmich has already received two offers, though the clubs' names are still kept secret.
In the end, although Bayern withdrew the lavish offer worth €20 million per season because Kimmich reportedly put off the response for too long, it doesn't mean they have given up on him, as Sky Sports reports.
BUNDESLIGA - MATCHDAY 24
Friday
22.30: (5.40) Stuttgart (3.90) Bayern (1.70)
Saturday
17.30: (2.45) Bochum (3.60) Hoffenheim (2.90)
17.30: (3.25) Heidenheim (3.50) M' gladbach (2.30)
17.30: (1.98) RB Leipzig (3.50) Mainz (3.80)
17.30: (4.20) St.Pauli (3.50) Dortmund (1.88)
17.30: (2.65) Werder (3.40) Wolfsburg (2.80)
20.30: (5.00) Eintr.Frankfurt (3.70) Leverkusen (1.80)
Sunday
17.30: (1.60) Union Berlin (3.90) Holstein Kiel (5.80)
19.30: (2.70) Augsburg (3.05) Freiburg (2.80)
***odds are subject to change***
