Chelsea and one other PL club want to sign 28-year-old defender from Bundesliga club this summer: Reports

Chelsea and one other PL club want to sign 28-year-old defender from Bundesliga club this summer: Reports

Chelsea are among a number of clubs interested in signing Kim Min-jae this summer. Newcastle United are also interested in signing the Bayern Munich defender.

After months of injury problems, Bayern defender Minjae Kim fights with his form depth. Could this have an impact on his future with the record champion?

Bayern Munich's Kim Min-jae beyond his limit

After Bayern Munich's exit to Inter in the Champions League quarterfinal, defender Kim Min-jae has come in for heavy criticism. But the defender's poor form is symptomatic of a deeper issue in football.

Bavaria's defender Min-jae Kim is involved in both counter-gates in Milan. In Italy, they wonder what happened to the strong defender at Naples in Munich – but there is an explanatory approach.

Chelsea news: Blues in talks with Bayern Munich star as 'door open' to shock exit after short stay

Chelsea have reportedly spoken to the agent of Bayern Munich defender Kim Min-jae over a move to the club, as the South Korean has 'opened the door' to a summer exit.

Kim Min-jae is increasingly distant from Bayern Munich. According to Footmercato, the 28-year-old South Korean centre-back has opened the door to a possible departure at the end of the season.