Bayern Munich star Joshua Kimmich is facing a crunch call on his future at the Allianz Arena. The Germany international has won eight Bundesliga titles and one UEFA Champions League crown as part of an incredible decade in Bavaria.

Man City are planning to rival Real Madrid in their efforts to sign Bayern Munich star Joshua Kimmich on a free transfer.

Last week, reports emerged from Germany suggesting that Real Madrid were in talks with Bayern Munich midfielder Joshua Kimmich, whose contract expires at the end of the season.The 29-year-old German

Bayern Munich sporting director Christopher Freund revealed that he is "positive" Joshua Kimmich will turn down transfer interest from a fleet of Europe's elite to sign a new contract with the Bavarians this year.

Tz says there has already been initial casual talks between the Reds and the player. Kimmich 's deal with Bayern expires in June. Bayern want to extend Kimmich's contract and he recently stressed that he wants to make the decision carefully. "There are many good reasons for the extension," he said.

Bayern Munich bounced back with a win over SC Freiburg, but not everything is sitty pretty at the moment. The Bavarians are not exactly a well-oiled machine in the attack at the moment and the coach has been a bit resistant to rotate.