One side are now open to allowing their “world class” player to join Barcelona this summer – despite interest from Arsenal.

The Gunners are back dining at Europe’s top table after a period in the wilderness away from the UEFA Champions League, with a second successive season in the competition under Mikel Arteta already secured.

As such, Arsenal also find themselves competing against these clubs in the transfer market as well as on the pitch – with Edu Gaspar now at risk of missing out on a target to Barcelona…

Arsenal could miss out on Joshua Kimmich to Barcelona

Well – according to Football Transfers – Arsenal want to sign Bayern Munich No.6 Joshua Kimmich this summer.

Europe’s elite clubs are sensing an opportunity as the Germany international enters the final 12 months of his contract at the Allianz Arena – with discussions over a renewal yet to really get anywhere.

The Daily Star believe Kimmich – who Julian Nagelsmann called a “world class” footballer – could even be available for just £25m due to his contract situation.

Now – however – a story from Spanish news outlet SPORT states that Bayern Munich are open to letting the German join Barcelona, as the Catalans have a player they want to sign in Ronald Araujo.

It is said that Bayern Munich would be happy to sell Kimmich to the Spanish giants if the Uruguay international moves the other way.

Therefore, Arsenal are not in a great position to sign the 29-year-old this summer, although the Gunners could be given a lifeline by Manchester United.

Potential lifeline for the Gunners

Bayern Munich are not the only admirers of Araujo.

As aforesaid, Manchester United are also keen on the South American – with that same story from SPORT stating that the Red Devils have told the defender they are ready to bid for him.

So, if Manchester United end up signing Araujo ahead of Bayern Munich, it would see Barcelona lose their bargaining chip in the race to sign Kimmich, providing a lifeline for Arsenal.

Be sure to keep an eye on this situation, as the man from Rottweil – who Declan Rice called a “top, top player” – could be leaving Bayern Munich this summer.

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