Real Madrid are expected to be busier than usual on the transfer front in 2025, with several targets identified. They hope to agree pre-contracts for Trent Alexander-Arnold and Alphonso Davies, and while the latter seems unlikely to arrive at this stage, another Bayern Munich player could be on his way to the Santiago Bernabeu.
It's no secret that Real Madrid have struggled in midfield this summer, with the decision not to sign a replacement for Toni Kroos being a poor one. Things have stabilized in recent weeks, although it appears club bosses are keen to address the situation at the end of the season, especially if Luka Modric leaves as expected.
They could do that without paying a transfer fee as Joshua Kimmich is one of the players they have on their shortlist. The 29-year-old, whose future at Bayern looks very uncertain as he shows no signs of agreeing a new contract, is now available to sign a pre-contract. According to BILD (via MD), contacts between Real Madrid and its representatives have already taken place.
Kimmich is said to be attracted by the opportunity to play for Real Madrid, and now that contacts have been made with his representatives, it could become all the more difficult for Bayern to agree a new contract with the lynchpin.
Barcelona were heavily linked with Kimmich last summer, but a move was rejected on financial grounds, with Hansi Flick also preferring to bring in players from within. Real Madrid do not have the luxury of relying on youth players, and therefore his signing makes a lot of sense, especially since he would arrive as a free agent.
It remains to be seen how this situation will develop, but if Real Madrid can secure a pre-contractual agreement with Kimmich, this would be a very good thing.
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