Bayern's Kimmich ready to fight to join Barca

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Kimmich wants the move to join Xavi's team. AFP

Joshua Kimmich has become Barcelona's priority target for the summer window. The German would be prepared to wrestle with Bayern Munich to secure his transfer to Spain, in much the same way as Robert Lewandowski did last summer.

Deja vu for Bayern? After losing their best striker Robert Lewandowski to Barcelona a year ago, the Bavarians are watching the whole thing happen again, this time with midfielder Joshua Kimmich.

'Mundo Deportivo' has reported that the interest of Barcelona towards Kimmich is mutual, and the player sees the Catalans as a place where he could develop well next year.

Kimmich thinks it's time for a change of scene. The'6' is reportedly criticising his management for the recent dismissal of Nagelsmann in March and CEO Oliver Kahn, announced in the wake of the league title win.

At Barcelona, it's no secret that Xavi admires him and promises a lot of gametime, as he sees Kimmich as the replacement for departing Sergio Busquets. He has been clear that finding the replacement is his priority this summer.

If it wasn't enough that Kimmich has established himself as one of the world's best '6', his ability to fill in at right-back makes Barca even more keen to secure his services.

The only problem for the Catalans is that Kimmich is under contract in Germany until 2025, and the Bavarians are clearly not eager to sell. Worried about the feasibility of the transfer, Barca are hoping to count on Kimmich to convince his club.

This may work out for them, as according to 'RMC', the German international is ready to fight to get his way.