Manchester City are planning to offer full-back Joao Cancelo in a swap deal as they look to sign Bayern Munich midfielder Joshua Kimmich.
According to Daily Mirror, Manchester City are interested in the services of Joshua Kimmich. Pep Guardiola is a big fan of the 28-year-old German midfielder and would love to have him in his ranks. With Ilkay Gundogan’s contract set to expire in the summer, they have their eyes on Kimmich as an ideal replacement.
Kimmich has been a part of the Bayern Munich setup since the summer of 2015. He has gone from strength to strength since joining the German giants. And, he is currently amongst their best players.
The 28-year-old German international has featured in 46 matches in the ongoing season and has been involved in 18 goals. While his contract at the club runs until the summer of 2025, he could be on the move in the summer.
Kimmich was not happy with the sacking of Julian Nagelsmann, it came to him as a surprise and he has been considering his future ever since. Meanwhile, Manchester City are ready to ask Bayern if they are interested in a swap deal that will see Kimmich join Manchester City. And in return, Bayern could keep Joao Cancelo on a permanent basis.
The Manchester City full-back had a spat with Pep Guardiola because of his limited game time. And, post that he was shown the exit door. He is currently on loan at Bayern and the deal expires in the summer. However, Guardiola does not want him in his ranks and is willing to offer him to the German giants on a permanent basis. And Bayern have a purchase clause worth £60 million.
Meanwhile, Ilkay Gundogan’s future at City is uncertain. His contract runs out in the summer. While the club are willing to offer him a one-year extension. He is yet to put pen to paper and Barcelona are keen on having him. The Catalan giants are ready to offer him a three-year contract.
As a result, Manchester City have already started looking for a potential replacement. And, they have their eyes on Kimmich. The German international has worked with Guardiola in the past and he could be a great fit for the club.
The Spanish manager is a big admirer of the 28-year-old and would love to have him at his disposal. However, it will be interesting to see if Bayern are willing to accept a swap deal for their star midfielder.
