Exclusive: Bayern Munich star could push to leave after Tottenham news
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(Credit: Imago, Manh Tung, Breaking Media) Wed 25 February 2026 7:00, UK Kim Min-jae could push for a move away from Bayern Munich this summer amid growing interest from Tottenham and multiple Premier League rivals.The 29-year-old has fallen down the pecking order under Vincent Kompany, who has preferred to use Dayot Upamecano and Jonathan Tah as his defensive partnership.As I revealed on the latest edition of Football Insider’s Transfer Insider podcast, the addition of a new centre-back at Bayern could force Kim out of the club.Tottenham are among a number of clubs put on alert by his potential availability and could be tempted to step up their interest if he is also keen on the move.There is a belief that the South Korea international’s physical traits would make him a good fit for the Premier League, and an upgrade on their current options.Read more: Spurs are willing to battle Chelsea to sign Kim.Tottenham encouraged in Kim Min-jae pursuitFootball Insider revealed on 20 February that Tottenham are plotting a move for Kim and hope they will be able to lure him away from the Allianz Arena. MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES With uncertainty growing about their current defensive options, Igor Tudor’s side are eyeing a number of potential replacements, with Kim high on their list.However, there are doubts about their potential pulling power compared to rival interest if they fail to qualify for European football come the end of the season.Speaking on the Transfer Insider podcast, I explained: “I’m sure Tottenham are probably among a number of clubs looking at Kim’s long term future Bayern Munich.“They’ve got Dayot Upamecano and Jonathan Tah as the preferred centre-back pairing, so Kim has found himself the third choice in Vincent Kompany’s plans.“There’s been talk that Bayern Munich could be in the market for a new centre-back in the summer as well, so that would just push him even further down the pecking order.“Kim is a top player, he showed that at Napoli before making the move to Bayern Munich in 2023.“He’s 29 now as well, so if he finds himself further down the pecking order at the Allianz Arena, he could push for a move away.Credit: Imago“Kim, I think, has got all the attributes to be a success in the Premier League.
He’s strong, quick and his physicality would be suited to the Premier League.“But it’s a tough deal to do, and there are a number of clubs who will be looking at Kim’s situation at Bayern, especially if he decides he wants to move on.“Read more: Bayern Munich are plotting to sign a new centre-back.Bayern Munich set sights on signing Premier League starThe transfer merry-go-round could be in full effect this summer, and Tottenham may be looking to Man City to do them a favour in their plans to strengthen.Spurs’ chances of signing Kim will increase if Bayern land another centre-back, and one of the leading names on their list of targets is Man City’s John Stones.Former Man United chief scout Mick Brown told Football Insider on 18 February that Bayern are working on a deal for Stones and hope to lure him away from City.Credit: ImagoMan City have no plans to renew Stones’ contract as things stand amid concerns about his fitness, but the Bundesliga champions are willing to take the gamble.The German champions had been strong admirers of Marc Guehi before his move to the Etihad, but have now set their sights on Stones as a valuable alternative.For more updates on Tottenham’s pursuit of a centre-back, head over to Tottenham News.