LALIGA giants Real Madrid have reportedly opened talks with a Bayern Munich star, who is yet to sign a new deal.
Joshua Kimmich has been an important player for the German giants in the last few years, having won a number of trophies, including the UEFA Champions League in 2021.
However, the German midfielder's contract with the Bavarians expires at the end of the season and the two parties are yet reach an agreement on a renewal.
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As a result of the uncertainty, BILD have reported that the Spanish giants have now opened preliminary talks with the Bayern star over potential move for next season.
Los Blancos have already been linked with a move for Liverpool full-back Trent Alexander-Arnold, but Kimmich is able to play to right and central midfield as he does for both club and country.
The report, however, does add that the 29-year-old's main priority to sign a deal with the Bundesliga leaders, where he has spent all of his career so far.
Kimmich recent expressed his disappointment with the current state of the team after 3-0 loss to Feyenoord in the UEFA Champions League.
"We have to admit that we are NOT a top team at the moment," the 29-year-old told DAZN.
"But the group is sticking together. That gives me hope. In the Champions League, we are in a very bad position, one that we brought upon ourselves.
"We are making too many mistakes and being punished for them harshly. The feeling after this clear defeat is very negative. But we must not, under any circumstances, doubt ourselves or the group."