PSG in talks with Bayern Munich for €75 million-rated Barcelona midfield target

It is no secret that Joshua Kimmich of Bayern Munich has been one of the main targets for FC Barcelona in their hunt for a Sergio Busquets replacement.

The Blaugrana held a strong interest in the 28-year-old German star last summer, but a move was not possible owing to the club’s poor financial situation.

In the end, Oriol Romeu ended up joining the Catalans, but they continue to hold a serious interest in Kimmich and have him on their agenda for 2024.

With the midfielder’s contract expiring in 2025, there would be some scope for Barça to land him next summer if there is no agreement between him and Bayern over a new deal.

PSG enter the picture

However, there may be a fresh hurdle in Barcelona’s pursuit of Joshua Kimmich as PSG have seemingly entered the picture.

Indeed, as per Loic Tanzi of L’Equipe, PSG are in talks with Bayern Munich over a potential deal for Kimmich, which would see Nordi Mukiele move the other way.

The Bundesliga champions are interested in signing Mukiele from PSG this month as they desperately seek defensive reinforcements.

The report suggests that a loan move until the end of the season with a €25 million buy option is close to being finalised.

However, PSG are now trying to convince Bayern Munich to let go of Kimmich in exchange for Mukiele and a sizeable transfer fee in a player-plus-cash deal.

It is unclear whether the operation is for this month or the summer while the fee that the Parisian giants are willing to offer to Bayern for Kimmich, apart from Mukiele, is not mentioned either.

But, this development will certainly cause some concerns within the Barcelona camp as they would be in no position to combat the financial might of a club like PSG in the market.

Kimmich, whose market value stands at €75 million, is not the only pivot that Barça are looking at though, as the likes of Martin Zubimendi, Wilfred Ndidi, and Arthur Vermeeren are also among the club’s options.