Bayern Munich are now eyeing a move for Trent Alexander-Arnold as a possible replacement for Joshua Kimmich, with any move likely to have its complications.
According to Fichajes, Bayern Munich want Trent Alexander-Arnold as a potential replacement for Joshua Kimmich this summer. Any move is unlikely to be straightforward, despite the Merseysiders being one of the clubs looking at the German star, with Real Madrid also in the race for both those players.
Bayern Munich want Trent Alexander-Arnold
The Trent Alexander-Arnold situation had already entered complex waters, and now Bayern Munich’s apparent interest will add another layer to it. The 25-year-old has been the subject of interest from Real Madrid for all this while, with some unconfirmed reports also suggesting the Spanish giants have asked the right-back not to renew his deal at Liverpool so as to get him on a free transfer next summer.
Alexander-Arnold has entered the final year of his deal at Liverpool, who are confident of renewing his contract at Anfield. Reports are stating that the 25-year-old wants a contract which makes him one of the club’s highest earners, meaning he wants parity with the likes of Mohamed Salah.
If that is the case, then it does refute what the report states when talking about Bayern Munich’s interest, who are looking at the 25-year-old for his affordability. In fact, the story’s crux is about the Bavarians wanting to offload Joshua Kimmich due to his high salary demands, as knowing Alexander-Arnold’s salary demands will certainly put them in a bit of a spot.
Bayern are interested in the 25-year-old to replace Kimmich, who is in a similar position to that of Alexander-Arnold when it comes to their contractual situation. Moreover, Liverpool are demanding around €80 million to sell their homegrown star despite having less than a year on his current deal, which would further put off a side like Bayern Muinich from this pursuit.
Real Madrid interested in both players
Liverpool are incidentally keen on Kimmich; they do not view him as a replacement for Alexander-Arnold, but more as a midfield option to shore up their squad. Incidentally, Real Madrid are also interested in Kimmich as a midfield option, and they could look to tie up a separate deal as they seek a Toni Kroos replacement in their side.
The report also talks about how Bayern Munich could offer Kimmich in an exchange deal to Liverpool for Alexander-Arnold, although Real Madrid’s interest in the 25-year-old does add a layer of complication here. Hence, while there is interest in Alexander-Arnold, any deal would not be straightforward, as Los Blancos will try their very best to lure him to the Santiago Bernabeu as long as he does not renew.
