Barcelona were offered 28-year-old Bayern Munich star in the summer, club still interested

It is no secret that Barcelona were very much interested in signing Bayern Munich midfielder Joshua Kimmich during the summer transfer window.

The 28-year-old was one of Barça’s primary targets to replace Sergio Busquets who left the club for Inter Miami after his contract expired.

No move materialised though, given the La Liga champions’ financial situation and eventually it was Oriol Romeu who was roped in to replace Busquets.

Kimmich was offered to Barcelona

Now, ESPN is reporting that during the summer transfer window, Barcelona were offered an opportunity to sign Joshua Kimmich from Bayern Munich.

Barça’s interest was never a secret but the news of the German international being offered to the club does come as a surprise revelation.

However, there was simply no way that the Blaugrana could afford a deal for Kimmich at that time owing to their financial circumstances, and the opportunity passed by.

Barça still interested in Kimmich

The report from ESPN further adds that even though Barcelona could not sign Kimmich last summer, they continue to hold an interest in him.

In fact, the La Liga champions are understood to be closely monitoring the 28-year-old German international as a possible option to reinforce the pivot midfield position next summer.

Kimmich’s contract with Bayern Munich expires in 2025 and Barça hope that the Bavarian giants will be forced to negotiate his sale next summer if he does not renew.

Xavi is reportedly a great admirer of the Bayern Munich superstar and wants him in Catalonia next year, although finances could again play spoilsport.

Apart from Kimmich, the Blaugrana are also looking at other options such as veteran midfielders Jorginho and Thiago Alcantara, both of whom will be free agents next season.