Real Madrid and Bayern Munich have been widely linked in recent times given the situation of Alphonso Davies.
The Canadian full-back was one of Los Blancos’ primary targets for the recently concluded summer transfer window but eventually stayed at the Bavarian institution after they refused to reduce their asking price
While he will be a free agent and a top target for Los Blancos in all probability next summer, he is not the only Bayern Munich star Florentino Perez has his eyes on.
As revealed in a recent report by Mundo Deportivo, Real Madrid are attentive to the situation of Joshua Kimmich.
The 29-year-old’s contract with the Bavarians ends next summer and his immediate future is still unclear.
Bayern Munich are pushing to renew the veteran’s contract and will fight until the very end as they are with Davies. The player, however, is undecided and keeps his option and is willing to attempt to adapt to a new league.
Barcelona, as it stands, are well placed to land Kimmich given the presence of Hansi Flick at the helm. Should an economic battle emerge, however, Real Madrid will have the edge.
Should Kimmich arrive, he will serve as a direct competitor to Aurelien Tchouameni in the defensive midfield but can also serve as a handy option at right-back.
Needless to say, it would be a win-win situation for Real Madrid who can kill two birds with one stone.
Last season, Kimmich made 28 Bundesliga appearances for Bayern Munich, scoring one goal and providing six assists in the process. Further, he created 11 big chances and averaged 2.6 key passes per game.
This season, he has made two appearances for the club playing in midfield and appears to be a firm part of Vincent Kompany’s plans.