Heading into the summer transfer window, FC Barcelona already have some clear priorities. Unlike the previous window, Barça are expected to have a little more spending power this time around. Keeping that in mind, Barcelona have a few positions they want to reinforce as their primary objective.
First and foremost comes the position and signing of a new pivot. Since the departure of Sergio Busquets, La Blaugrana have failed to fill the void left behind by him. Now, moving forward, Barcelona already know which player can best help them finally eradicate that problem within the team.
According to Mundo Deportivo, 29-year-old Bayern Munich midfielder Joshua Kimmich is the chosen one for Barcelona. His technical abilities, spatial awareness, dedication to the game, and even perhaps the fact that he has previously been trained by Pep Guardiola, all act as positive factors that draw Barcelona towards him.
Furthermore, even the player himself would not be against a move to Catalonia, as per the report. Both the player and Xavi Hernandez spoke quite a lot during the previous summer window, and although a move could not ultimately materialize, it showed a level of willingness from Kimmich about a possible move from the Bavarian giants.
Right now, even Bayern themselves are stuck at a crossroads with their German star. With his contract set to end in a year’s time in 2025, the German side needs Kimmich to renew as soon as possible. In the event that he does not, a sale may have to be taken into consideration.
Moreover, that also favors Barcelona as Bayern can either sell him for a fee that is lower than their ideal amount, or lose him for completely free next season. Ultimately, the decision will come as a collective chain of what Barcelona, Bayern, and even Kimmich end up deciding upon.
At the moment, it is expected that the 29-year-old midfielder will decide his future before the European Championship in June. Once that answer becomes clear, both Barcelona and Bayern can make their respective moves. Even right now, it is also being reported that the Bavarians are looking at alternatives to sign just in case.
