Not Yoro: Liverpool is prepared to begin talks with a second “world-class” Real Madrid target

Joshua Kimmich, a midfielder for Bayern Munich, may still be moving this summer.

According to people close to CaughtOffside, Manchester United and Liverpool are prepared to start talks with Bayern Munich about the German international’s transfer. The English duo could have to expedite their plans, though, because Manchester City is still linked to them and might enter the contest themselves soon.

With Juventus dominating the race to recruit Atalanta midfielder Teun Koopmeiners, the former star of RB Leipzig, the Merseysiders have been forced to give the former player priority.

Real Madrid is purportedly considering the 29-year-old during the current transfer window.

Kimmich transfer: Is it possible for Munich to sign a new contract?

It is understood by those familiar with the German scenario that Kimmich will not likely receive a new contract offer.

The Bayern player, who footballfancast.com’s Karl-Heinz Rummenigge called “world-class,” presently makes €20 million [£16.9 million] a year at the Allianz Arena.

The German star’s current contract is slated to end in the summer of 2025, and the Bavarian giants are willing to consider proposals of €30 million [£25.4 million].

What benefits might Kimmich offer Manchester United and Liverpool?

Crucially for Liverpool, the adaptable player, who can also play right back, would fill a holding midfielder void in the absence of a top-tier player at number six.

Wataru Endo, a 2023 signing who formerly played in the same position as Alexis Mac Allister, has been called upon by the Reds. However, it remains to be seen if the Merseysiders decide to move in the summer market for such an experienced operator.

Similarly, if Casemiro leaves this summer, Manchester United might want a top-tier defensive midfield player.

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Liverpool star “ready to seal summer exit” as he “rejects contract offer.”

One of Arne Slot’s players received a fresh contract offer from Liverpool this summer. However, he had already expressed a wish to relocate to a place where he will play.

At the end of the season, Adrian, the 37-year-old Spaniard goalkeeper for Liverpool, was offered a fresh one-year contract extension; however, he turned it down in favour of going back home.

The local publication ABC Sevilla claims that Adrian is close to signing a contract to join La Liga team Real Betis, whom Liverpool will play in a preseason friendly in a few weeks. Adrian joined Liverpool on a free transfer from West Ham United in 2019 and has since made 26 appearances for the club.

Adrian had already stated in mid-May (via Muchodeporte) that he intended to go back to Spain. “I would like to return to La Liga after 11 seasons in the Premier League,” he stated. “A cycle would come to an end. I’m still prepared to compete, though. I may be 37, but I feel great.

“Goalkeepers, you understand that daily training provides you with the intensity necessary to compete, provided you take good care of yourself and haven’t had any severe injuries recently. It’s true that I would like to return to La Liga, and I believe I have a lot of time left. It must be a pleasant, fascinating project.

“Neither have I had a seat with Liverpool yet. Although it’s true that we will be keeping a close eye on La Liga, I don’t rule out the possibility of us having a chat.”

Following several changes in that area throughout the summer, Fabian Otte has been named as the new goalkeeping coach at Liverpool. Along with Jurgen Klopp, John Achterberg and Jack Robinson have gone on, and Caoimhin Kelleher, the backup choice, has acknowledged that he might have to go too in order to play regularly.

According to Liverpool.com, Adrian would need to leave Liverpool in order to play before he retires. For him and his family, it might make sense to move back to Spain. Arne Slot was never going to play Adrian for the Reds next season, but practically, the team needs enough bodies in the goalkeeping department to be trusted. He would just stay for the training exercises.