Tz says there has already been initial casual talks between the Reds and the player. Kimmich 's deal with Bayern expires in June. Bayern want to extend Kimmich's contract and he recently stressed that he wants to make the decision carefully. "There are many good reasons for the extension," he said.

On Wednesday night, Bayern Munich finished the league phase of the revamped European Champions League with a comprehensive 3-1 win over Slovan Bratislava at the Allianz Arena.

Bayern Munich defeated Slovan Bratislava 3-1 in the final league phase match in the Champions League on Wednesday, but the German side still failed to qualify directly to the last 16. Only the top eight teams advanced directly to the last 16,