Tottenham Hotspur and Aston Villa are reportedly considering a move for Bayern Munich defender Kim Min-jae.
The South Korea international has reportedly attracted the attention of a number of European clubs, with Juventus and AC Milan also reportedly keeping an eye on his situation in Germany. football news.
Kim Min-jae becomes a defensive target for Aston Villa
According to reports in Germany, Aston Villa are one of the clubs keeping tabs on the experienced centre-back, with his transfer fee likely to be around €25-30 million.
The potential move comes as Emery looks to address defensive issues at Villa Park. The Premier League side have conceded nine goals in their first five league games, underscoring the need for more stability at the back.
Villa strengthened their defensive squad in the summer, but the club could still consider adding another established option if their defensive woes continue.
King’s experience at the highest level makes him an attractive candidate. The 29-year-old has made 121 appearances for Bayern since joining the club and has won two Bundesliga titles and the German Cup.
As for Tottenham, they are targeting the Korean but they have recently signed Marcos Senesi and Jan-Paul van Herk.
Minjae faces competition for regular playing time
Despite remaining at Bayern after the summer transfer window, King did not become an undisputed starter under Vincent Kompany.
Reports claim that Bayern management are expected to discuss the defender in December to assess his role and long-term prospects at the club.
Those discussions could hold the key to whether the Bundesliga giants are prepared to sanction a January departure. The transfer is subject to the defender’s playing time expectations and the German club’s willingness to negotiate.