Arsenal in contact with Joshua Kimmich

Arsenal are intererested in signing Joshua Kimmich in the summer transfer window, according to Sky Sports Germany journalist Florian Plettenberg.

Kimmich, who can play as a midfielder or right-back, is out of contract at Bayern at the end of the season, and Arsenal have been in talks with the Germany international.

Plettenberg wrote on X: “EXCL | For several days, Arsenal FC have been one of the clubs with a concrete interest in Joshua Kimmich and have held talks 

“Gunners would like to sign him on a free transfer as a possible replacement for Jorginho. Kimmich now has received two written offers from abroad. One from the Premier League. 

“That’s the main reason why he is hesitating to sign a new deal with Bayern at least until 2028 and a salary of €20-22m gross/year.  

“Kimmich has informed Bayern about the offers. But from Kimmich’s camp, it is said that discussions with Eberl/Freund are still ongoing. 

“For Kimmich an agreement on a new contract remains possible and Bayern are ready to negotiate again, but now only willing to pay the same amount or less.”