Thomas Partey is linked with an exit – and now, Bayern's change of policy could allow star midfielder Joshua Kimmich to leave.
Thomas Partey may depart Arsenal this summer after three years (Image credit: Getty Images)
Kicker journalist Georg Holzner has 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 outlet Marca reported 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 City could well do a deal with Bayern on the back of selling them either Kyle Walker or Joao Cancelo. Barcelona are noted admirers and Manchester United still covert a second phase specialist in midfield.
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Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta could reshape things with a player as good as Kimmich to add to his side (Image credit: David Price/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)
Holzner added that offers for Kimmich's team-mate of club and country, Leon Goretzka, would also be considered.
Kimmich is valued by Transfermarkt to be worth around €75m.
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