Arsenal Target Don’t Want To Move To The Gunners: Will It Be A Big Setback? | OneFootball

Bild has reported that Joshua Kimmich is not interested in a move to Arsenal but prefers a move to PSG. The Gunners have been interested in the player as he is in the last few months of his contract and is not ready to extend his contract with the club. Kimmich is ready to leave the club for free in the summer.

Joshua Kimmich has the modern footballer’s ideal traits. Renowned for his tactical intelligence, Kimmich excels as a midfielder and right-back, blending tenacity with technical brilliance. His passing range—short, crisp deliveries or long, pinpoint switches—dictates play with metronomic precision. A relentless work rate fuels his pressing game, disrupting opponents while maintaining positional discipline.

Kimmich’s vision and composure under pressure make him a clutch performer, often delivering in high-stakes moments, like his stunning goals or decisive assists. His leadership shines through vocal presence and set-piece mastery. At 30, Kimmich’s adaptability and consistency cement him as a world-class talent. He can feature as both a defensive midfielder and also as a right-back.

MUNICH, GERMANY – MARCH 04: Joshua Kimmich of FC Bayern München looks on during a training session ahead of their UEFA Champions League 2024/25 round of 16 first leg match at Bayern Münchens trainings ground Säbener Strasse on March 04, 2025 in Munich, Germany. (Photo by Alexander Hassenstein/Getty Images)

The Gunners want to strengthen the middle of the park and want a replacement for Thomas Partey and Jorginho, who are set to leave the club in the summer. Kimmich will definitely be a quality addition for the team given that he has a knack for winning important trophies, and he would have definitely elevated the team.

Will it be a loss for the Gunners?

However, he wants to play under Luis Enrique in PSG, who are in very good form this season. Joshua Kimmich has conceded 16 goals and kept 12 clean sheets in 23 matches in the Bundesliga 2024/2025 season. He has scored 1 goal in 23 matches so far in the Bundesliga 2024/2025 season.

He has assisted 6 goals in 23 matches so far in the Bundesliga 2024/2025 season. Looking into his passing aspect of the game, Kimmich passes the ball roughly 109.49 times during a game with a pass completion rate of 93.13%. He also plays 2.58 key passes each game. Overall, Kimmich’s xA (expected assists) output is 0.44 per 90 minutes.

So, it is definitely a setback for Arsenal and their fans if Kimmich does not make the move to the Emirates Stadium in the summer. He would have been a world-class signing for free.