Chelsea, Newcastle & Juventus chasing Bayern Munich centre-back

Juventus Join Race for Unsettled Bayern Munich Defender

Juventus have emerged as potential suitors for unsettled Bayern Munich center-back Kim Min-jae amid reports he could leave the club. Per several reports in Italy, the runaway Bundesliga leaders are open to selling the former Napoli ace in the coming months.Kim already made waves in Serie A, excelling in his first and only season at Napoli to help the club win their first Scudetto in over 30 years in 2022/23. However, Kalidou Koulibaly’s heir lef…

Chelsea, Newcastle & Juventus chasing Bayern Munich centre-back

Chelsea, Newcastle and Juventus could all enter the centre-back market this summer, with one eye thought to be tracking Bayern Munich's Kim Min-jae.

Chelsea and Newcastle make contact with Bayern defender

Chelsea and Newcastle United have both spoken to the representatives of Bayern Munich defender Kim Min-jae, who is open to leaving the German side this summer. Bayern Munich are willing to listen to offers for the South Korean centre-back, following a mixed time with the club. Juventus are also admirers of Min-jae, who excelled at Serie A rivals Napoli before his €50m move to Bayern in 2023. That deal made Min-jae the most expensive Asian footba…

Chelsea target Bayern Munich’s Kim Min-jae as defensive overhaul continues

GistReel Chelsea have initiated formal contact with the representatives of Bayern Munich centre-back Kim Min-jae, as the club intensifies efforts to strengthen its defensive line ahead of the 2025/26 season. According to reports from Sky Germany, the South Korean defender is considered a high-priority target by Chelsea, who are seeking to add a commanding presence to their backline under incoming manager Enzo Maresca. The Blues are expected to f…

Juventus is named as a potential destination for former Napoli star

Bayern Munich are reportedly open to selling Kim Min-jae at the end of the current season, despite the defender having only joined the club two campaigns ago.The South Korean international enjoyed a highly successful spell with Napoli during the 2022/2023 season, playing a vital role in the club’s triumph in Serie A. His commanding performances at the heart of defence earned him a move to Bayern Munich, where he quickly became an important membe…

Journalist: Chelsea and Newcastle interested in €50m Bayern Munich star, summer move possible

Chelsea are one of the clubs interested in Kim Min-jae and he could leave Bayern this summer if they receive a suitable offer according to reports.The Blues are set to have another busy window, and it’s said they could look to sell as many as seven or eight players in order to fund their moves in the market.Chelsea face arguably their most important window under the Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital ownership, with the club looking to sign a str…