Barcelona Transfer News Roundup: Catalans suffer Joshua Kimmich blow, Bayern Munich eyeing Alejandro Balde, and more - October 10, 2024
Barcelona are leading the LaLiga title race after nine games this season, sitting three points ahead of second-placed Real Madrid. Hansi Flick's team have won eight games in the league this campaign, scoring 28 goals and conceding just nine.
Meanwhile, the Catalans have suffered a setback in their plans to take Joshua Kimmich to Camp Nou. Elsewhere, Bayern Munich are interested in Alejandro Balde.
On that note, let's look at the major Barcelona transfer stories from October 10, 2024.
Barcelona suffer Joshua Kimmich blow
Joshua Kimmich could sign a new deal with Bayern Munich, according to BILD. The German midfielder is in the final year of his contract at the Allianz Arena and is yet to commit his future to the club.
Barcelona are keeping a close eye on the situation, with a new pivot midfielder an urgent need at Camp Nou. The Catalans have failed to properly replace Sergio Busquets, who left in 2023 and have identified Kimmich as an option for the job.
The LaLiga giants have struggled to get their top targets in recent transfer windows due to their poor financial situation. As such, the German midfielder's contract situation makes him a lucrative option for Barcelona.
However, it now appears that the 29-year-old could extend his stay at the Allianz Arena. The Bavarians want him to continue at the club and are already engaged in conversation with the player's camp regarding a new deal.
The Bundesliga giants have promised Kimmich that he will be offered the armband in the future. That option has reportedly turned the player's head and he is now ready to sign a new deal at the Allianz Arena.
Manuel Neuer is the current club captain. However, the German goalkeeper's contract expires at the end of this season and Joshua Kimmich could be handed the role next season.
Bayern Munich eyeing Alejandro Balde
Bayern Munich are eyeing a move for Alejandro Balde, according to Fichajes.net. The Spanish left-back has caught the eye of Barcelona of late and has already turned heads at the Allianz Arena.
The Bavarians are sweating on the future of Alphonso Davies, who is in the final year of his contract and hasn't signed a new deal yet. The common belief is that the Canadian will end up at Real Madrid next summer on a Bosman move.
Ideally, the Bundesliga giants would like the player to extend his stay at the Allianz Arena. Davies is highly regarded at the club, with new manager Vincent Kompany apparently keen to have the player around.
However, Bayern are also preparing for his eventual departure and believe that Balde could be the right man for the job. They are even willing to break the bank for the player in 2025.
The 20-year-old is highly rated at Camp Nou and is under contract with the La Liga giants until 2028. However, given Barcelona's poor finances, they could be willing to accept a fair fee for the player next summer.
Catalans battling Real Madrid for Jonathan Tah
Barcelona are locked in a battle with Real Madrid for the services of Jonathan Tah, according to Diario SPORT. The Catalans are looking to bolster their options at the back and have zeroed in on the German defender as an option.
The 28-year-old has been outstanding for Bayer Leverkusen of late but is out of contract at the end of this season. Tah has already said that he wants a new adventure next season and Barcelona are eyeing a Bosman move for the player in 2025.
However, they will now face competition from their bitter rivals for the German. Los Blancos are also in the market for a new defender, with Antonio Rudiger (31) and David Alaba (32) no longer young. Tah has been identified as an option and could sign a pre-contract with a potential employer in January.