Tottenham Hotspur are looking to improve the defensive unit, and they are keen on the South Korean international Kim Min-jae.
The 28-year-old has done quite well in the Bundesliga for Bayern Munich, and he helped them win the title last season.
Kim Min-jae would be a handy option
Min-jae could prove to be a useful acquisition for the north London club. However, they are already well stocked in the defensive unit, and it remains to be seen whether the South Korean is prepared to join them.
He might not be a regular starter for the north London club. Cristian Romero and Micky van de Ven are ahead of him in the pecking order. The South Korean defender needs to play regularly at this stage of his career. Tottenham will have to provide him with first-team assurances in order to convince him.
Min-jae has been hailed as “flawless” by his compatriot and former Tottenham star Son Heung-min.
Chelsea and Liverpool are also keen
As per Fichajes, Chelsea and Liverpool are interested in the player as well. Chelsea have looked vulnerable at the back, and they have suffered from multiple injury problems in the defensive unit. Signing another central defender is a priority for them, and the South Korean is likely to get ample opportunities at the London club.
Similarly, Liverpool will need to replace Ibrahima Konaté, who will be a free agent at the end of the season. They will be able to offer the South Korean plenty of first-team action.
It will be interesting to see if Tottenham can beat Chelsea and Liverpool to his signature.
Spurs will need to keep improving the squad if they want to compete with elite clubs and win major trophies. There is no doubt that the 28-year-old defender has the qualities to help them improve. However, they might need to switch to a three-defender formation in order to accommodate him in the starting lineup.