Barça Has a Clear Roadmap for the Next Transfer Market, and Initially, the Planning Doesn't Include the Arrival of Midfielders. The sports management has decided to focus its efforts on strengthening other positions, such as the forward line, the full-backs, and the center-back position. In fact, it is considered that the team's midfield is the best-covered line.
The presence of players like Pedri, Fermín López, Gavi, Frenkie de Jong, and Dani Olmo guarantees a competitive squad in the midfield. Pedri is the team's great technical reference, capable of setting the pace of the game with his intelligence and precision. Gavi, although coming from a significant injury, is a key player due to his intensity and commitment.
Additionally, this is complemented by the summer arrival of Olmo, a player who can play both in the midfield and in the attack, adding an extra boost to the team. With this core, the club considers that reinforcing the midfield won't be a priority in the transfer market.
Flick Insists on the Signing
However, despite the club's planning, Hansi Flick would be delighted to have Joshua Kimmich in the squad. The German midfielder's contract with Bayern Munich ends in the summer and, so far, he hasn't given clear signs of wanting to renew. Flick, who already worked with him during his time in Germany and at Bayern, believes he would be a top-level addition for Barça, raising the team's competitive level.
Kimmich is a player who would fit perfectly into the blaugrana style. His versatility, passing ability, and leadership make him an ideal player to bring experience and balance. Additionally, his arrival would allow him to complement Marc Casadó and Marc Bernal, who are expected to be Barça's future in that position.
The German's experience in high-level competitions is also a key factor. He has been an essential piece at Bayern and in the German national team, showing his ability to handle pressure in decisive moments. Therefore, although Barça's priority isn't to strengthen the midfield, the possibility of signing Kimmich for free could change the club's stanceif the right conditions arise.
Mikel Arteta's Arsenal Takes the Lead
However, according to 'El Nacional', Arteta's Arsenal has accelerated in the race to sign Kimmich and may have gotten ahead of Barça in the negotiation. The team sees the German midfielder as an ideal market opportunity to strengthen its squad and make a quality leap in the fight for the Premier and the Champions. Additionally, Arteta believes that his experience and quality would fit perfectly into his project.
Barça Doesn't Have Joshua Kimmich as a Priority, which could leave the way clear for Arsenal to sign him or even for Bayern to renew him. The club's lack of urgency could work against them, as time is running out and other teams are taking the initiative.
If Barça doesn't move quickly, it's most likely that Kimmich will end up in London or continue in Munich. Flick has made it clear that he would like to have him, but the management maintains its initial plan not to strengthen the midfield unless an unbeatable opportunity arises.