
Bayern Munich have warned midfielder Joshua Kimmich that they want a response to his new contract offer in early January.
Kimmich is approaching the final six months of his contract in Bavaria and has already been touted as a potential free transfer in the summer, with both Manchester City and Barcelona heavily linked with the Germany international.
The 29-year-old It recently promised to make a decision on its future in January But, according to Sky Sports GermanyIt can’t be soon enough Bayern.
Bayern want an answer from Kimmich in early January, well aware that replacing such a key figure will require months of research and preparation.
Club officials have made it clear publicly that they want to make Kimmich a cornerstone of the future and offer him a bumper new deal, but the veteran midfielder is yet to make a decision, although he has promised to let his family know. His plans for early Christmas.
As soon as January comes, foreign suitors like it Barcelona And Man City Kimmich could approach and discuss a contract, which will only increase the pressure on Bayern as they look to compete with the assets on offer elsewhere.
Kimmich is not the only Bayern midfielder attracting interest from the Premier League, with Manchester United reported to be. Eager to sign Konrad Lamar At the request of new head coach Ruben Amorim.