Bayern Munich star is now being put under pressure amidst interest from Barcelona | OneFootball

Ever since the departure of Sergio Busquets, FC Barcelona have been linked with some of the most notable midfield pivots in Europe to replace him in their squad.

One such player who has been in Blaugrana club’s orbit since that time is the Bayern Munich midfielder Joshua Kimmich, who appeals a lot to the Catalan side for several reasons. For instance, he has already played under Hansi Flick, both at Bayern and in the German national team, and there is also no doubt about his quality.

Another factor that makes him a highly attractive candidate for Barcelona is his contractual situation, as his contract is running out at the end of this season.

In this regard, SPORT reports that Bayern Munich have already set a deadline for Kimmich to resolve his renewal talks, i.e., the end of January.

The Bavarians have already asked the German midfielder to give a clear answer on whether he wants to remain, as they are worried that interest from Barcelona and Manchester City can make him doubt his future.

The Germans have already made their offer and have also made it quite clear that they want Kimmich to continue with them going forward. However, Kimmich has still not made any decisions about his future, even though he is now once again an important part of the team after Vincent Kompany’s arrival.

But even though his sporting situation has improved, Bayern have still asked him to reduce his wages in the next contract, a proposal that does not really convince him. Thus, he is open to listening to other offers as well.

Thus, the next month can turn out to be crucial for a player who has been linked with Barcelona for quite some time now. Xavi Hernandez wanted him in his team, but Deco ruled out his signing for several reasons, including financial incompatibility, doubts about his quality, and his preference to give home grown talent more prominence in the team.