Kimmich Emerges As Top Target For Barcelona’s Midfield Rebuild

Barcelona are eyeing a move for Bayern Munich star Joshua Kimmich as Xavi looks to rebuild his midfield next summer.

In an attempt to restructure the team’s midfield for the upcoming campaign, Barcelona manager Xavi plans to sign a central midfield player in the summer of 2024. Journalist Rudy Galetti claims that the club is examining a number of profiles, with Bayern Munich captain Kimmich now being the most notable name under consideration.

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The German international, 28, is bound to the Bavarian club till 2025. Given their interest in Fulham star Joao Palhinha and 22-year-old French midfielder Manu Kone, Thomas Tuchel may decide to move the seasoned player.

Bayern were very close to signing the Portuguese midfielder from Fulham on the deadline day of the summer transfer window but the Premier League giants stopped the move at the last moment as they could not sign an alternative. The midfielder later went on to sign a contract extension with the club.

Xavi’s team will be looking to bounce back from a shocking Champions League loss to Shakhtar Donetsk when they play Alaves in La Liga on Sunday.