Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly interested in signing Bayern Munich defender Kim Min-jae, as per TEAMtalk.
After helping the Lilywhites avoid relegation on the final day last term, Roberto De Zerbi splashed a huge amount of money this summer to revamp the squad.
Spurs decided to overhaul the backline by signing Jan Paul van Hecke, Marcos Senesi and Andrew Robertson, with Senesi and Robertson joining as free agents.
Still, Tottenham have endured a dire start this season, failing to win a Premier League game thus far. They are currently at the bottom of the table with two points from five games.
On the other hand, De Zerbi’s side have been knocked out of the Carabao Cup after losing to Liverpool before the international break. So, it appears Tottenham have already started exploring options to strengthen the squad once again next year.
Now, TEAMtalk claim that Tottenham are interested in signing Kim, having initially made contact over this deal during the summer transfer window.
Since moving to the Allianz Arena from Napoli, the 29-year-old has mainly featured as a rotational option. So, Spurs are planning to buy him by taking advantage of his current situation.
Kim to Tottenham
However, the South Korean is happy with his current role at Bayern Munich. But Vincent Kompany’s side are seeking a new defender, and if they manage to sign one, they are prepared to let him leave.
The report state that with Kim’s existing deal set to run until 2028, Bayern Munich want around £30m to sell him next year. However, Tottenham will have to overcome stiff competition to seal the deal as Aston Villa, Juventus and AC Milan are also in this race.
Kim is a 6ft 3in tall right-footed centre-back. He is quick, strong, good in the air, comfortable playing out from the back and is efficient in defensive contributions.
Although the defender hasn’t been able to showcase his best for the German giants, he is a talented player and is currently at the prime stage of his career.
Therefore, Kim would be a shrewd acquisition for Tottenham should they purchase him. However, it remains to be seen whether the North London club will eventually make a move to secure…
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