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Michael Edwards wants to sign £25m player for Liverpool regardless of who is manager next season
Michael Edwards will make attempts to sign Bayern Munich No.6 Joshua Kimmich this summer – regardless of who replaces Jurgen Klopp.
That is according to Christian Falk – Head of Football at BILD.
So, what is the situation involving Liverpool and Joshua Kimmich? Let’s take a look…
Liverpool want Joshua Kimmich regardless of who replaces Jurgen Klopp
Well, a manager will usually work alongside a CEO like Edwards and a Director of Football – Richard Hughes is set to be announced shortly – to identify transfer targets.
However, Edwards – who became famous in his Director of Football role at Anfield for the signings of Mohamed Salah, Virgil van Dijk and his many shrewd sales – has his sights set on one player regardless of any managerial appointment in Kimmich.
Falk BILD: “As is well known, Jurgen Klopp is leaving Liverpool at the end of the season, but it doesn’t change the plans that they want to, at least try to get Kimmich in Liverpool.
“So, they’ll keep going and nothing has changed just because Klopp is moving, Liverpool are very much following Kimmich’s career.”
The Germany international will soon enter the final 12 months of his contract at Bayern Munich, and there is yet to be any progress on a renewal.
Kimmich is believed to be available for just £25m as a result of his contract situation – according to the – which represents a bargain for someone who is arguably among the greatest footballers of his generation.
The German – who Glen Johnson thinks Liverpool must sign – has scored goal while also providing seven assists in 30 appearances this season, while amassing caps for Germany throughout his career.
Trent Alexander-Arnold could interchange with the German
If Edwards does manage to sign Kimmich, Liverpool would have two players who excel in both the right-back position and also while playing central midfield, in him and Trent Alexander-Arnold.
In that respect, whoever replaces Klopp would have some immense tactical flexibility, and can interchange between the pair depending on the opposition – it could be a real sight to behold.
Be sure to keep an eye on this situation, as Edwards attempts to sign the 29-year-old.