Thomas Tuchel Eyes Kim Min-Jae Transfer to Bayern Munich
Thomas Tuchel is reportedly looking to bring Napoli centre-back Kim Min-jae to Bayern Munich this summer. The 26-year-old South Korean international has been one of the best defenders in Europe this season, and his €50m release clause has attracted the attention of several top clubs.
Paris Saint-Germain are also in the race to sign Kim, but it appears that Tuchel is keen to bring him to the Allianz Arena. Kim was named Serie A Best Defender and featured in the league’s Team of the Season for 2022-23, and his form has seen him linked with a move away from Napoli.
Erik ten Hag’s Manchester United have long been interested in Kim, and part of the transfer speculation has suggested that United have even found a house for the player to live in once he arrived in Manchester. Ten Hag is keen to sign a left-sided centre-back to replace Harry Maguire in the squad and reports suggest the Red Devils are ready to trigger his release clause.
Napoli Keen to Hold Onto Kim Min-Jae
Despite the speculation surrounding Kim Min-jae, Napoli are keen to hold onto the player some have nicknamed ‘The Monster’ having only signed him from Fenerbahce last summer. Kim has reportedly said goodbye to his Napoli teammates amid speculation over his future, but the Italian club are still hoping to keep him at the club.
Manchester United have ruled out the possibility of Maguire joining Newcastle United on loan but are open to selling their captain to their top four rivals. However, with Thomas Tuchel now entering the race for Kim, it remains to be seen whether United will be able to secure his signature this summer.
Conclusion
Kim Min-jae has been one of the best defenders in Europe this season and his €50m release clause has attracted the attention of several top clubs. Paris Saint-Germain and Manchester United have long been interested in signing the South Korean international, but it appears that Thomas Tuchel is now keen to bring him to Bayern Munich this summer. Napoli are still hoping to keep him at the club, but with Tuchel entering the race for Kim, it remains to be seen whether United will be able to secure his signature this summer.