Arsenal told new deadline for major transfer decision in summer revamp

Bayern Munich stalwart Joshua Kimmich has given a new deadline for a decision on his club future amid rumoured interest from Arsenal.

The versatile German international, 30, has won a whole host of major silverware with Bayern over the last decade since joining from RB Leipzig in 2015, but his current contract is due to expire in the summer with no agreement yet reached over an extension.

Reports last week claimed that Arsenal were among the clubs interested in a deal for Kimmich, who can play either in central midfield or at right-back or even in central defence, after his latest contract offer was supposedly withdrawn by Bayern, with some even suggesting that talks had already been held regarding a prospective free transfer at the end of the season.

Liverpool and Manchester City have also been strongly linked with the 97-cap Germany captain, while Paris Saint-Germain are also now rumoured to have made a play for his signature amid new reports that he could yet opt to stay at the Allianz Arena following positive new discussions held with sporting director Max Eberl.

Kimmich has remained a regular starter for Bayern this season when fit under head coach Vincent Kompany and delivered a new update on his situation after playing all 90 minutes of Wednesday night’s statement 3-0 Champions League last-16 first-leg home win over Bundesliga title rivals Bayer Leverkusen in which England captain Harry Kane scored a brace and Jamal Musiala was also on target.

“My plan was to make my decision before the international break,” Kimmich told reporters in Bavaria.