Arsenal report: Joshua Kimmich set for astonishing move, following big transfer u-turn

Arsenal could be set to move for Bayern Munich superstar Joshua Kimmich in a bid to complete their squad.

The Gunners are currently out in the United States ahead oftheir fixture against the MLS All-Starsin which several new signings will be on show. Declan Rice, Jurrien Timber and Kai Havertz have all joined for a combined £200 million, whileMikel Arteta has stressed that more transfers could yet be made.

Thomas Partey is linked with an exit – and now,Bayern’schange of policy could allow star midfielder Joshua Kimmich to leave.

KickerjournalistGeorg Holznerhas revealed that the Bavarians no longer regard the previously untouchable Kimmich as unsellable anymore, with a price tag believed to be as low as £51m placed on the superstar.

Originally starting life as a right-back, the German has adapted to a midfield role following Thiago Alcantara’s Allianz Arena exit. Having excelled there over the last few years, however, the serial German title winners could cut ties this summer with Kimmich – and as Spanish outletMarcareported in May, Mikel Arteta is a fan of the star.

Kimmich could slot into midfield alongside Declan Rice, with a back three of Ben White, William Saliba and Gabriel behind, in Arteta’s 3-2-4-1 build-up. The other two players in the box midfield would comprise of captain Martin Odegaard and one of Emile Smith Rowe or Kai Havertz.

While Kimmich would be a canny addition to the side, however, Arsenal wouldn’t be the only ones looking to add the German to their squad.Manchester Citycould well do a deal with Bayern on the back of selling them either Kyle Walker or Joao Cancelo.Barcelonaare noted admirers andManchester Unitedstill covert a second phase specialist in midfield.

Holzner added that offers for Kimmich’s team-mate of club and country, Leon Goretzka, would also be considered.

Kimmich is valued byTransfermarktto be worth around €75m.

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Arsenal transfer newsis ramping up this summer, with the Gunners spending £200m early in the window.

The Gunners could be targeting two more Manchester City players, according to reports.Xavi Simons is on the radarandIvan Fresneda could join, thoughArsenal could sell £100m worth of players, too.Romeo Lavia is in the crosshairs– thoughLiverpool want him, too.Takehiro Tomiyasu is set for an “intriguing switch”, whileMoises Caicedo looks Chelsea-bound.

Arsenal are believed to want another right-winger, whileGabri Veiga favours Arsenal over Spurs.