Joshua Kimmich is edging closer to extending his contract at Bayern Munich, according to Tobi Altschäffl. The German international is in advanced talks with Bayern, with both sides eager to close

Real Madrid no longer views Joshua Kimmich as an option, with the midfielder close to renewing his Bayern Munich contract.

Bayern Munich sporting director Christoph Freund says contract talks with Joshua Kimmich are progressing and suggested an agreement could be reached in “a matter of weeks”. The Athletic reported in January a new deal for Kimmich is a priority for Bayern,

Paris Saint-Germain have been monitoring Bayern Munich midfielder Joshua Kimmich for months and nearly signed him last summer. Nonetheless, Bayern Munich believe they are on the right track to extend the veteran midfielder.

However, the versatile Germany international is also one of the most attractive options in the transfer market courtesy of his contract being due to expire at the end of the season. An array of clubs are monitoring the situation, including the likes of Manchester City and Manchester United who could benefit from a player of Kimmich's attributes.

Bayern have recently extended the contracts of Manuel Neuer, Alphonso Davies and Jamal Musiala, who signed his new deal which will keep him at the club until 2030 on Friday. Kimmich's current contract, which he signed back in August 2021, is set to expire at the end of this season.

Having recently announced contract extensions for Manuel Neuer, Alphonso Davies and Jamal Musiala, Bayern Munich are now working on tying Joshua Kimmich down to a new deal.Kimmich is out of contract

Bayern Munich is known for its fiscal responsibility, but there are times where an exception can be made but no action is undertaken. In the contract extension department, one pending signing will make sure that no one else gets signed.