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Guardiola ready to break long time transfer rule to land Bayern Munich star

Manchester City are reportedly interested in signing Bayern Munich's utility star ahead of next season.
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Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola is reportedly lining up a move for Bayern Munich's versatile star Joshua Kimmich.

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After winning just one trophy last season, the City boss is aiming to increase the quality in his squad and has identified a potential high-level target.

Kimmich to reunite with Guardiola at Manchester City?

Kimmich, 29, was openly critical of teammates as they lost the Bundesliga title to Xabi Alonso's Bayer Leverkusen.

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He is also reportedly unsettled at the Allianz Arena.

Bayern Munich star Joshua Kimmich (L)

The Germany international has just one year left on his contract, a situation that could make a transfer to Manchester City a bit easier to complete.

However, according to Sport Bible, Guardiola will have to break his own transfer rule to complete the signing.

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The Catalan reportedly avoids signing players he’s worked with at a previous club.

Meanwhile, City are also leading the race to sign Newcastle midfielder Bruno Guimares, and hope to conclude a deal in the coming weeks.

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