Tottenham Hotspur are interested in signing Bayern Munich defender Kim Min-jae this summer, according to reports.
The North London side have reportedly identified the South Korea international as a potential reinforcement to their centre-back options amid Kim’s limited involvement at Bayern this season.
The 29-year-old has become a fringe player in Vincent Kompany’s squad and could be made available after the season, when he will enter the final two years of his contract.
With Jonathan Tah and Dayot Upamecano established as Bayern’s starting centre-back duo, Kim has managed just 10 starts in the Bundesliga this season, as well as another four appearances off the bench.
Tottenham Interested in Kim Min-jae
According to journalist Pete O’Rourke, Tottenham are among clubs keeping a close eye on Kim’s situation at Bayern, but face a difficult task convincing the 29-year-old of a North London move.
That is especially the case if Spurs fail to qualify for European football this season, which appears likely considering they are just 16th in the Premier League with 12 games to play.
While they remain in the Champions League and await to learn their opponents in the round of 16, winning the competition appears a mammoth task given how turbulent the club’s season has been so far.
Spurs announced the arrival of a new interim head coach, Igor Tudor, who replaced sacked Thomas Frank this week, on a contract until the end of the season.
Kim Could Replace Cristian Romero
Spurs may be forced onto the market for a new central defender given the growing uncertainty around captain Cristian Romero’s future at the club.
The Argentine has been showing signs of frustration at Spurs recently, as he took to social media to criticise the club’s transfer business during the winter transfer window, before losing his temper in the 2-0 defeat to Manchester United, when he was shown a red card.
Reports have since surfaced linking Romero with a summer exit, with claims in his native Argentina suggesting that Real Madrid are among the clubs monitoring the 27-year-old.
What Could Kim Min-jae Bring to Spurs?
With reports linking Spurs with an off-season swoop for Kim, we asked ChatGPT what qualities the 29-year-old, praised as 'one of the best defenders in world football', could bring to North London: