Manchester City getting ready to rival Barcelona in the race to sign top Bayern Munich superstar

Introduction to this article:
The article discusses the potential transfer of Joshua Kimmich to Barcelona and the competition they may face from Manchester City for his signature in the upcoming transfer window.

Barcelona’s Interest in Kimmich

Barcelona has been interested in signing Joshua Kimmich for some time now, as they have identified the need for a pivot in their squad. They see Kimmich as an excellent solution to this problem and believe that he could be available on a cut-price deal this summer due to the expiration of his contract in 2025.

Competition from Manchester City

According to The Athletic, Pep Guardiola is also interested in reuniting with Kimmich at Manchester City. Guardiola brought Kimmich to Bayern Munich during his tenure there, and it is reported that City will consider making a move for Kimmich in the upcoming transfer window.

Barcelona’s Financial Constraints

Although Barcelona would ideally like to sign Kimmich as a free agent in 2025, their financial difficulties may limit their ability to compete with Manchester City for his signature this summer. If City makes a move for Kimmich, Barcelona may struggle to match their offer due to their ongoing financial woes.