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Arsenal and Tottenham reportedly interested in Bayern defender Kim Min-jae
Arsenal and Tottenham are reportedly watching Bayern Munich defender Kim Min-jae as a possible signing.
Arsenal’s interest is linked to an injury in its defence, while Tottenham is seeking to improve its back line.
Kim previously played for Napoli, where Arsenal chief scout Maurizio Micheli was involved in bringing him to the club.
A move to either London club is not confirmed, and reports differ on how close Arsenal is to making a move.
Bayern are reported to be reluctant to let an important defender leave during the season, and Kim has earned regular playing time after competing for a starting place.
A transfer in the winter window appears unlikely, though the reports say interest could continue.
If Kim joined an English Premier League club, he would become the 21st South Korean player to do so.
Arsenal are reportedly considering Bayern Munich defender Kim Min-jae as a potential signing.
Tottenham have also been linked with interest, but neither club is reported to have opened confirmed negotiations.
Reports say Arsenal chief scout Maurizio Micheli, who was involved in bringing Kim to Napoli, recommended him.
Bayern are reported to be reluctant to sell a key defender during the season, and Kim has been playing regularly.
Kim’s contract with Bayern runs until 2028, and a January move is described as unlikely.
- Who
- Kim Min-jae, Bayern Munich defender; Arsenal and Tottenham are reportedly interested.
- What
- The clubs are reportedly monitoring Kim as a possible signing. No negotiations are confirmed.
- When
- Reports appeared on 15 October 2026; one article attributes a report dated 16 October in Korean time.
- Where
- Bayern Munich, Germany; Arsenal and Tottenham are based in north London.
- Why
- Arsenal reportedly need defensive cover after Piero Hincapié was injured, while Tottenham are seeking to strengthen their defence.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Kim left Napoli and joined Bayern Munich.
Kim competed for a starting place and, according to the reports, secured regular playing time.
Money Today reported that Arsenal had listed Kim as a potential signing, citing German media reports.
SPOTV NEWS reported that Arsenal were interested and Tottenham were also monitoring Kim.
- Age
- 30
- Contract
- Runs until 2028
- Reported Arsenal contact
- Chief scout Maurizio Micheli recommended Kim
- January transfer
- Described as unlikely by Money Today
- Tottenham’s league record
- 9 goals conceded in 6 league matches
- Kim’s Bayern arrival
- Joined in summer 2023 after leaving Napoli
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What people are saying
I directly confirmed that Kim Min-jae is included on Arsenal’s signing list
We should keep him. Some ‘fans’ are brain-rotted
Why would we keep him?
It is a happy thing to play as a Bayern player