Liverpool are looking to strengthen their backline this summer, as rumours suggest they’ve set their sights on defender Kim Min-jae.

Reports from CaughtOffside indicate that the Premier League champions, along with Newcastle United, Manchester United, and Chelsea, are interested in the South Korean defender.

Bayern Munich initially set a €50 million price tag, but the latest updates suggest it could drop to around €35 million.



Given his age, Liverpool might want to secure a strong backup option.

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The 28-year-old South Korean featured in 43 matches for Bayern Munich in the 2024/25 season across all competitions.

He also scored 3 goals while helping the German side lift the Bundesliga title.

If Liverpool can sign him for around €35 million, it could be a smart move—especially as a backup defender.

However, the deal might take time as the Merseyside club currently have other priorities this summer.

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The Premier League champions have already completed two signings—replacing Trent Alexander-Arnold with Dutch right-back Jeremie Frimpong from Bayer Leverkusen and announcing the arrival of goalkeeper Armin Pecsi from Puskás Akadémia.

Currently, German midfielder Florian Wirtz remains the top priority.

As per the latest reports, Liverpool are negotiating a transfer fee with Bayer Leverkusen that could exceed €130 million.

Liverpool are also close to signing Bournemouth left-back Milos Kerkez, with the transfer reportedly nearing completion in the next few days.

Additionally, with reports suggesting Darwin Nunez could leave this summer, the Reds are also exploring striker options.

Frankfurt forward Hugo Ekitike is one of the names on their radar.

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