Tottenham are interested in signing Bundesliga defender.
Tottenham Hotspur parted ways with big money to back Roberto De Zerbi after he kept the club in the top flight. 10 new players were brought in as part of the squad revamp.
The club bosses added several players to strengthen their backline that leaked an alarming number of goals last season. In came Andy Robertson, Marcos Senesi, Jan Paul van Hecke and Tosin Adarabioyo, while the notable departures were Cristian Romero, Djed Spence, Kevin Danso and Luka Vuskovic.
Reliable German journalist Christian Falk revealed last month that Tottenham were among several European clubs that made contact for Bayern Munich star Kim Min-jae over the summer. While no official bid was tabled before the deadline, Spurs remain attentive to the defender’s contractual situation in Munich.
Bayern Munich make decision on Kim Min-jae’s future amid Tottenham interest
According to a report from TEAMtalk, Bayern Munich are prepared to consider a sale of Kim Min-jae if the conditions are right. The South Korean international remains under contract until 2028, yet his shift in position in Vincent Kompany’s pecking order has naturally alerted a number of clubs.
Dayot Upamecano and Jonathan Tah are currently ahead of the 29-year-old in the battle for regular spots. This has sharpened attention around Tottenham, Aston Villa, AC Milan and many Italian clubs. A January move is regarded as more unlikely; the more realistic transfer is next summer. Kim himself is comfortable at the Allianz Arena and remains determined to fight for his place rather than force an exit.
A fee of around £30 million could be enough to convince the Bavarian giants to sanction a sale, the report adds.
Kim remains in high demand
The South Korean central defender has already demonstrated his quality at the highest level, winning the Scudetto with Napoli before helping Bayern Munich clinch the Bundesliga title. The 29-year-old’s leadership, experience and winning mentality could make him an appealing addition for clubs looking for an established centre-back.
Spurs desperately need one in that category, despite recruiting three centre-backs in the summer. However, their fortunes haven’t changed. Roberto De Zerbi’s side find themselves in an alarming situation, sitting 20th in the Premier League table after conceding eight goals in five games.
The background of Kim is precisely why Tottenham are closely monitoring his situation in Bavaria. If De Zerbi feels defensive reinforcements are needed in January, he must push Tottenham to sign Kim even if it means paying over £30 million.
