Sources: Tottenham Set Sights on Kim Min-jae After Bayern Munich Reveal

Tottenham Hotspur have set their sights on Bayern Munich centre-back Kim Min-jae, with sources indicating the North London club is monitoring the South Korean defender amid his reduced playing time at the Allianz Arena[1][2][4].

The 29-year-old joined Bayern from Napoli in 2023 for a reported £44 million after triggering his release clause, quickly becoming a key player with 36 appearances in his debut season and 43 the following year[1]. However, this campaign has seen him start just 10 of Bayern's 22 Bundesliga matches, partly due to injury, dropping him to third choice behind Dayot Upamecano and Jonathan Tah[2].

German reports, including from Bild's Christian Falk, claim both Tottenham and Chelsea have placed Kim on their summer shortlists[2][3]. Spurs' interest may hinge on their next permanent manager, while Chelsea views him as an experienced option after missing out on Rennes' Jeremy Jacquet, who is joining Liverpool[1][2]. Transfer insider Dean Jones confirms Chelsea's interest but rates the chances low, noting Kim's status among Bayern's top-10 earners at £200,000 per week complicates any deal[1][4].

Despite the speculation, Kim is reportedly content at Bayern and not actively seeking a move, preferring to fight for his place with his contract running until 2028[2][3][5][7]. Bayern sources suggest the club would be open to his departure if he pushes, but matching his lucrative €15 million annual package elsewhere poses challenges[3].

For Tottenham, seeking defensive reinforcements, Kim's proven quality at Napoli and Bayern makes him an attractive target, though wage demands and his reluctance could stall negotiations[4]. Chelsea, needing to shore up a vulnerable backline, see him as a potential elite addition but face similar hurdles[1][4]. As the summer window approaches, the race between the London rivals remains speculative, with no advanced talks reported[5].

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