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HITC understands that Bayern Munich are working hard to convince Joshua Kimmich to sign a new deal before January, with interest from Manchester City, Liverpool and Barcelona.
The two English giants are expected to battle it out for the Premier League title this season, with Pep Guardiola’s side pushing to win a historical five-in-a-row.
Manchester City recorded an action-packed 2-2 draw against Arsenal on Sunday, but it came at a cost because Rodri is now expected to miss the rest of the season through a knee injury.
That leaves the champions short in midfield, with Kalvin Phillips on loan at Ipswich Town and Mateo Kovacic playing that role whilst Rodri has been absent this term.
Joshua Kimmich under new Bayern Munich boss Vincent Kompany
Kimmich is out of contract with Bayern next summer. He has previously turned down contracts due to being unsettled under then-head coach Thomas Tuchel.
He agreed to not push for a move last summer, despite strong interest from Barcelona and Manchester City, and give new boss Vincent Kompany time to impress him.
HITC is told that Kimmich has been pleased with how things have gone so far under Kompany and he has confirmed he is willing to consider signing a new deal.
Bayer Leverkusen stormed to the Bundesliga title last season and it meant that Bayern, not only failed to win the title, but went trophyless for the first time in a decade.
But they have started the new campaign in a storming fashion, scoring nine goals in their opening Champions League game, including winning four out of four league matches, scoring 16 and conceding only three.
England captain Harry Kane already has ten goals and five assists to his name.
Bayern are pushing for a deal to be in place before January for Kimmich, at which point he could sign a pre-contract with another club.
Manchester City, Liverpool and Barcelona interested in Joshua Kimmich
Hansi Flick has made it clear to his Barcelona bosses that he would love to bring Kimmich to the Catalan capital, but they are not alone with Man City continuing to show their interest in the 29-year-old – who Guardiola is a huge fan of.
Barcelona have made it six wins from six La Liga matches, including putting five past Villarreal on the road at the weekend.
HITC is also told that Liverpool are also showing an interest in Kimmich, should he opt to leave Munich.
The Reds failed to sign Martin Zubimendi this summer, with Kimmich able to operate as a number six, as well as a right-back.
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