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£288,000-a-week player does not want to join Newcastle in January
Joshua Kimmich has made a decision on his immediate future amid interest from Eddie Howe’s Newcastle United.
That is according to Bild journalist Christian Falk, who has claimed that he has spoken to the Bayern Munich midfielder about his plans in the January transfer window.
So, what has been reported about Newcastle United target Joshua Kimmich? Let’s take a look.
Newcastle United target Joshua Kimmich does not want to leave Bayern Munich in January
Well, Christian Falk has reported that Joshua Kimmich does not want to leave Bayern Munich in the January transfer window.
The Bild journalist has claimed that he has spoken to Kimmich, who can play as a midfielder or as a right-back.
While the 28-year-old Germany international is open to a move away from Bayern in the summer of 2024, Kimmich is not planning to leave the reigning Bundesliga champions in the January transfer window.
Falk has noted that Newcastle, who played in the UEFA Champions League this season, are interested in securing the services of the £288,000-a-week () midfielder this month.
The reporter told : “I’m not sure if Newcastle United would be Joshua Kimmich’s first option for a potential move away from Munich!
“They probably won’t play Champions League football next year, which would be a no-go as far as the player is concerned. I think Newcastle also have to sell a few players to get anyone in.
“As you see, they have asked about him, which is a signal that Kimmich could be on the market. The Bayern star himself is his own agent – so you have to talk to Kimmich if you want to sign him!
“I talked to Kimmich and his opinion, at the moment, is that a January transfer is not an option, but he didn’t say ‘no’ to a summer move.”
My View: Newcastle United should forget about Joshua Kimmich
In my opinion, Newcastle United should not even think of signing Joshua Kimmich, either in the January transfer window or in the summer of 2024.
Kimmich is one of the best players in the world and is at the top of his game at the moment. At Bayern Munich, the 28-year-old is used to winning the Bundesliga and competing for the UEFA Champions League.
If the German does leave Bayern at the end of the season, then it is likely to be for one of the heavyweights of European football, not Newcastle.
Liverpool and Manchester City are among the clubs who are interested in Kimmich. I do not see the midfielder turning down a potential move to Anfield or the Etihad Stadium and opting for Newcastle.