Joshua Kimmich has been advised to snub Premier League advances and remain at Bayern Munich after links over a move to Liverpool.

The 30 year old German international, who rose through the ranks at Stuttgart before joining Bayern in 2015, is facing a contract dilemma as his current deal expires this summer.

Despite winning numerous Bundesliga titles and the Champions League with Bayern, Kimmich hasn't yet reached an agreement on a new contract, sparking interest from the likes of Liverpool, Arsenal, and Real Madrid.



However, Bayern legend Lothar Matthaus insists that Kimmich should stay put.

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Writing for Sky in Germany, Matthaus stated: "At Bayern, the pending contract extension with Joshua Kimmich is currently the biggest problem.

Kimmich has to make a decision.

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"Since I have known Bayern, they have rarely waited as long for players as they have now for Kimmich.

The diagnosis was tendonitis, but manager Vincent Kompany has dropped hints that the midfield maestro might make a timely return against Bayer Leverkusen in the upcoming Champions League round of 16 clash.

It is unclear if Liverpool would pursue a move for Kimmich given his age, although he could be a short-term replacement for Trent Alexander-Arnold, should the full-back depart this summer.

Alexander-Arnold is out of contract at the end of the season and is yet to sign an extension, with Real Madrid continuing its interest in signing him on a free transfer
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