Milan Testing the Waters for Bayern Munich Defender | OneFootball

Milan ended up standing pat in the back late in the summer despite a few attempts and the persistent buzz because they couldn’t find the right man, but they’ll likely address the role in January, and Kim Min-Jae could emerge as a feasible target, Corriere dello Sport informs.

The former Napoli star has never fully won over Vincent Kompany and has mostly been a backup during his time in Bavaria, where competition is stiff. His contract expires in 2028. The club and his representatives will eventually have to meet, take stock, and decide the best course of action.

Milan could prefer an established contributor, and Kim is more experienced than their other top targets, Sporting CP’s Gonçalo Inacio and Lecce’s Tiago Gabriel. His price tag has significantly dipped since he moved to Bayern Munich for €50M in 2023.

He could transfer for about €25M, but his personal terms could be a sticking point. He currently makes €7M, more than any player on the Rossoneri roster. Moreover, multiple sides would pursue him if he were made available, especially from England. Aston Villa are searching for a proper replacement for Ezri Konsa. Moreover, Tottenham will further bolster their squad after a disappointing start.

Our Take on Milan and Kim

It’d be a safe acquisition if the cost were somehow manageable, but he’d have to be very determined to leave and lack other strong landing spots to take a pay cut, as he’s not too old. Given the roadblocks, it’d be a little surprising if the pieces fit in the right places. Plus, there are legitimate questions about whether he’s still the same force he was at Napoli.