Bayern Munich are seeking to replace Joshua Kimmich, who is likely to be transferred this summer.
"Munich is interested in signing Everton midfielder Amadu Onana. Munich is stepping up efforts to recruit a defensive midfielder to its team this summer. We are preparing to take action," said Mike McGrath of the U.K. Telegraph.
Kimmich was rumored to be transferred in the transfer window last winter. Steve K, an expert on the European soccer transfer window, said in December last year that "Kimmich was originally happy in Munich, but he recently passed away from Munich coach Thomas Tuchel and is looking for an agent who can help him facilitate his transfer until his contract expires in 2025."
Fortunately, Munich refused to let go of Kimmich in the winter transfer window. However, Kimmich clashed with the Munich boss after the January transfer window ended. Patrick Strasser, a reporter for Germany's "az-munchen," said after a league game against Bochum in February, "After the Bochum match, there was a heated debate between coach Zold Löw and Kimmich. It was an extremely violent level of debate."
Kimmich is also considering not renewing his contract with Munich. Germany's Bild mentioned in February that "Kimmich is considering leaving Munich in the summer." Kimmich signed a new contract with Munich until 2025 ahead of the 2021-22 season. With only one year left after the end of this season, the move will be certain this summer.
Munich has also changed its mind. The company plans to sell the Kimmich if it can be sold. "Munich is ready to sell it this summer if it has an offer," German Sky Sports' Florian Plattenberg said on April 19, while German Sport said on April 26 that "Munich is ready to sell it this summer." "We are willing to sell the Hi for 60 million euros," he said.
Ultimately, Munich plans to recruit a substitute for Kimmich at the end of this season. Everton midfielder Onana has been selected. She is a Belgian who plays as a defensive midfielder. She is strong based on her tall height of 192 centimeters and physique. As she also has the ability to pass, she attacks alternately from side to side from the back. She has the drawback of being somewhat clumsy, but her attacking ability is also drawing attention.
Onana, who played for Hamburg and Lille, wore Everton's uniform for 2022. Everton signed Onana to a five-year contract, which cost him £33 million (W54 billion). He invested a considerable amount, expecting the young 21-year-old to play a key role.
Last season, Onana excelled with one goal and two assists in 33 league matches. This season, Onana is also in charge of the team's midfield. He has played in 23 Premier League matches with two goals. Everton's breach of profitability and sustainability protocols has resulted in links with big clubs such as Arsenal and will go on sale this summer.
Among them, Onda is Munich's favorite. McGrath added, "Munich is evaluating players by inquiring about which players they can use in the summer transfer market, and defensive midfielder is the position they want to strengthen."
If Onana is hired, Kim's move could gain momentum. Kim is in the spotlight for Manchester City, led by former mentor Pep Guardiola. Barcelona and Manchester United are also keeping an eye on Kim.