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Arsenal are closing in on a move for Euro 2024 star Joshua Kimmich, following reports of an agreement for the versatile superstar. Kimmich has had a difficult year at Bayern Munich, with
_Die Roten_ surrendering a first title in over a decade and the 29-year-old seeing his role change within Thomas Tuchel's side. After wowing as a right-back in Bavaria, Kimmich was
converted into a full-time midfielder – but was last season moved back to his original full-back berth by Tuchel, who didn't believe he could play in the centre of the pitch. As long
ago as last summer, German outlet _Kicker__ _claimed that the former RB Leipzig man was considered expendable by Bayern – who have since hired Vincent Kompany as their new manager. You may
like Now, _HITC_ have claimed that Arsenal are well in the mix to sign Kimmich – who scored the all-important goal to knock them out of the Champions League last term. This follows
_Fichajes_ in Spain reporting earlier this year that an agreement had already been struck between the German international and the north London outfit, presumably in terms of a contract
agreement, should a price be agreed between the two clubs. EURO 2024: TOP 10 KITS Kimmich would allow the Gunners to sign a midfield progressor to slot alongside Declan Rice, though the
German could also function as a right-back in place of Ben White. The best features, fun and footballing quizzes, straight to your inbox every week. In _FourFourTwo's_ view, the move
would take Arsenal up a level tactically and technically, with Kimmich outstandingly experienced and versatile. Mikel Arteta would be able to field a side that relied on Kimmich and Jurrien
Timber in either full-back role, both of whom can play in the first and second lines of buildup, making the Gunners harder to press and even more flexible playing out from the back.
The're just one sticking point to a deal that makes us suspect that it's still a long shot: the 89-cap German is being coveted by half of Europe. Arsenal are not ones to be dragged
into bidding wars unless they are leading the charge – so may choose to pass on Kimmich for a more natural defender, if they are to improve their buildup with another versatile operator.
Kimmich is worth €50 million, according to _Transfermarkt_. MORE ARSENAL STORIES _ARSENAL ARE FACING THE PROSPECT OF LOSING THREE PLAYERS__ IN THE COMING WEEKS, AS TRANSFER ACTIVITY RAMPS
UP. ACCORDING TO REPORTS, __THE GUNNERS ARE LOOKING TO BRING IN A REAL MADRID STAR__._ _BENJAMIN SESKO HAS TURNED DOWN ARSENAL__ TO REMAIN AT RB LEIPZIG, MEANWHILE A __FORMER GUNNERS STAR
HAS EXPRESSED HIS DOUBTS__ OVER MIKEL ARTETA._