Falk drops an interesting morning transfer update for Liverpool and Arsenal fans

Christian Falk has now confirmed that Joshua Kimmich will be given his chance to impress in midfield under new manager Vincent Kompany.

Bayern Munich footballer, previously linked with Liverpool, Manchester City and Arsenal (Evening Standard with Yahoo!Sport), is said to be leaving the club this summer amid a strained relationship with former manager Thomas Tuchel.

Despite recent contact with free agent Adrien Rabiot, the Bavarians are planning on their No.6 for the 2024/25 season.

“There were talks before with Adrien Rabiot back when Hasan Salihamidžić was the sports director. At the moment, this is not hot, as Bayern are planning with Joshua Kimmich in this position. He will return to midfield and be given a clean slate,” head of football The BILD team he told CaughtOffside.

Now, things look set to change following the German’s departure, which is not good news for other top Premier League clubs who may be hoping to snap up the 29-year-old on the cheap.

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When does Joshua Kimmich’s contract expire?

The RB Leipzig star’s current terms will expire in the summer of 2025, as they stand now.

Assuming the midfielder is given assurances during the game, however, he could be open to the prospect of extending his stay in Germany’s top flight.

The solution to Liverpool’s No.6 problem?

The Merseysiders have yet to make the first high-profile signing of the summer – let alone find a long-term solution to their No.6 problem in the market.

Top transfer target Martin Zubimendi has turned down the chance to work with Arne Slot at Anfield, despite reportedly being heavily tempted by it.

In the end, the beautiful mountains and world-class food of San Sebastian overcame the natural appeal of Liverpool as the giants of Europe. A rare display of honesty in football, and a blow that seems to have hurt sporting director Richard Hughes in his opening window in charge of the Reds’ recruitment.

Or, maybe not the fatal blow, if Ryan Gravenberch has anything to say on the matter. The versatile Dutch midfielder, while looking out of place under Jurgen Klopp, has yet to find his true footing under the former Borussia Dortmund boss.

Under the management change, however, that seems to have changed dramatically. The 22-year-old looked powerful in the second half at Portman Road, shutting down attacks and contributing to the build-up. A good fit, some might feel inclined to suggest, for Slot’s football-focused product, given his involvement with Ipswich Town.

Maybe Liverpool don’t need Kimmich’s services after all!