The great Klopp of Bayern is well regarded for his ability to close the gap in Liverpool’s midfield, but Man City is also holding out hope……
Joshua Kimmich, a midfielder for Bayern Munich and Germany, is thought to be available to Liverpool before any of their Premier League competitors.
The 28-year-old, who will enter the final year of his contract this summer and has not yet reached an agreement over a new term with the reigning Bundesliga winners, is rumored to have entered the race to sign with the Reds.
Thus, in the summer of 2025, Kimmich would be free to sign for any team, which might compel Bayern to offload one of their star midfield players for a reasonable cost at the end of the current campaign.
Bild claims that Liverpool and Manchester City are keeping a careful eye on Kimmich’s circumstances in preparation for a possible move at the end of the current campaign. Newcastle has also lately been predicted to make a move of their own.
Journalist Christian Falk of Bild stated, “He’s in the last year of his contract at Bayern and they would like to celebrate a purchase price rather than lose him for free.”
If he does not stretch, they might lose. And that’s where Liverpool and Manchester City come into play. There is some space in the middle, Thiago, whose contract at Liverpool is expiring, is constantly injured, and Jurgen Klopp is aware of Kimmich’s importance.
The sporting director of Liverpool, [Jorg] Schmadtke, is well-connected in the Bundesliga. Consequently, Klopp is now vying for Kimmich.
In addition, Kimmich made hints that he was not happy with Thomas Tuchel, the Bayern manager, for substituting the midfield player after just 64 minutes of the unexpected 1-0 loss to Werder Bremen on Sunday.
In response to a question following the game about whether the replacement irritated him, Kimmich stated, “Of course I always want to be on the pitch for 90 minutes, especially when we’re behind.” That’s typical; every gamer experiences it the same way. Everyone is eager to contribute to the team’s victory in any way they can.
In addition, Kimmich took a slight jab at his colleagues for appearing complacent following their loss, which saw them fall six points behind of leaders Bayer Leverkusen in the Bundesliga after 18 games.
“I don’t think the defeat was deserved, but it was evident that Bremen was more eager to win than we were,” he continued.
And at this point in the season, that can’t happen to us. You don’t get the impression that we are aware of the stakes.
CURRENT: Ajax to Jordan Henderson: exposing the seven reasons behind the former captain of Liverpool’s departure from Saudi Arabia
Kimmich will provide real midfield defense.
Regarding Kimmich’s potential contribution to the Liverpool midfield, the German is an instinctive defensive midfielder with the ability to cover for right-back when necessary.
But ever since Henderson and, to a lesser extent, Fabinho left, the Reds have struggled with that defensive role.
Wataru Endo was playing well in the front of the back four before to his departure for the Asia Cup, and Alexis Mac Allister, who is more accustomed to playing farther forward, has given the position his best effort.
But, Klopp will have to make do with what he has as the Reds strive on all four fronts for further trophy glory this season, with Liverpool virtually certainly not doing any business in the last days of the January window.