Paris Saint-Germain have been closely monitoring Bayern Munich midfielder Joshua Kimmich over the past few months, with a transfer nearly happening last summer.Meanwhile, Barcelona are reportedly

Man City are planning to rival Real Madrid in their efforts to sign Bayern Munich star Joshua Kimmich on a free transfer.

Bayern Munich sporting director Christopher Freund revealed that he is "positive" Joshua Kimmich will turn down transfer interest from a fleet of Europe's elite to sign a new contract with the Bavarians this year.

Bayern Munich’s Joshua Kimmich is out of contract this summer (Picture: ) Liverpool are not currently planning to make a move for Joshua Kimmich this year, while Man

“Kimmich has earnt a very good reputation playing for Bayern and Germany,” former Man United and Blackburn chief scout Mick Brown told Football Insider. “Wherever he’s asked to play, full-back or in midfield, he’s been an impressive performer. There are quite a few clubs interested in him.

This time, in the wake of a 2-1 Bayern win on the road at SC Freiburg, Kimmich simply shut down the topic. And one can understand why. “I made a relatively clear statement two w