Bayern Munich defender Kim Min-jae (Photograph by Harry Langer/DeFodi Photographs/DeFodi through Getty Photographs)
Newcastle are anticipated to spend huge this summer season, and one of many place that they’re planning to deal with is central defence. They missed out on Marc Guehi in 2024, and now 12 months on, they seem like trying outdoors of the Premier League of their efforts to improve on what they have already got.
Newcastle are hoping to safe Champions League qualification for the second time in three seasons, and will they achieve this, it might open up extra choices to enhance their squad throughout the summer season switch window. And a kind of might come from Bayern Munich.
Newcastle curiosity in Kim Min-jae confirmed
Talking to Soccer Insider, former scout Mick Brown has confirmed that one of many gamers trying are taking a look at for this summer season’s switch window is Bayern defender Kim Min-jae.
“Newcastle need to push on from the place they’re in. They’ve executed very properly not too long ago, lastly gained a trophy and appear like they’ll get into the Champions League. However Eddie Howe nonetheless feels they should strengthen their choices on the again.
“Sven Botman has been unfortunate with accidents, Dan Burn has been unbelievable however he’s not a European-level defender, and Fabian Schar isn’t getting any youthful. So it’s an space Newcastle really feel they might enhance in they usually need to do this this summer season.
“Kim Min-jae is a reputation I’ve heard not too long ago in reference to Newcastle, and he’d be a superb choice. Man United needed him earlier than he moved to Bayern, and he’s executed properly there however I’ve heard whispers he might now be out there.
“He would convey loads of know-how and elite-level expertise to this Newcastle facet which is at all times an enormous asset for any workforce. Plus, he’s a stable defender and I feel he’d be interested by a transfer to the Premier League, so I feel he’s going to be one they give the impression of being to recover from the road.”
Chelsea are additionally mentioned to be interested by signing Kim this summer season, so it could possibly be an attention-grabbing race between two Premier League sides which are chasing Champions League qualification.
