The 26-year-old midfielder signed a new contract with Bayern Munich and decided to commit his long-term future to the club.

 

Kimmich was always expected to sign a new deal with the club but ahead of his contract extension, a few clubs tested the water with him over a possible switch.

 

 

It has been claimed that the midfielder was also wanted in the Premier League ahead of his contract signing.

 

According to German daily Bild, Manchester United knocked on his door to explore the possibility of taking him to the Premier League.

 

 

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has been in the market for a midfielder and the idea to sign Kimmich was explored.

 

But the Germany international did not answer their call and signed the new deal with Bayern Munich.

 

 

Manchester United have explored the potential of signing Leon Goretzka, but even he is expected to sign a new contract with Bayern Munich.