(sabasports report)According to the Daily Sport, Barcelona dropped a bid for Bayern Munich midfielder Joshua Kimmich this summer because financial conditions were difficult to meet.
Kimmich’s contract with Bayern expires next year. After Hansi Flick became Barcelona coach, Kimmich has been his first choice in midfield. But Kimmich’s transfer fee of around 50 million euros and high salary demands, let Barcelona finally decided to give up, Barcelona told Kimmich, if he does not sign a new contract with Bayern and become a free agent next summer, Barcelona still want to sign him.
It is reported that Kimmich is not opposed to staying at Bayern, but Bayern’s terms of extension failed to satisfy him. Manchester City and Paris Saint-Germain have also expressed interest in bringing in Kimmich this summer, so it remains to be seen where his future lies.
In addition, Western media reported that Barcelona think Merino is more affordable than Kimich, can sign him for 20 million euros.