Winter exit on the cards? Liverpool eye up Bayern star! | OneFootball

At FC Bayern, there could once again be movement in the defense during the upcoming transfer window. A defender who has recently been pushed to the sidelines is now apparently the focus of several top English clubs.

According to information from TEAMtalk, Liverpool FC is closely monitoring the situation of Minjae Kim. Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur are also said to have their eyes on the center-back of the German record champions. The South Korean, who joined Munich from SSC Napoli in 2023 for around 50 million euros, currently plays only a minor role under coach Vincent Kompany. Behind Dayot Upamecano and Jonathan Tah, the 28-year-old is currently only the third option in central defense.

It was previously reported that a move to Serie A is proving difficult. The main reason for this is Kim's high salary. According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, the defender earns around eight to nine million euros per year – a sum that clubs like Inter Milan, AC Milan, or Juventus Turin can hardly afford. Although the Italian clubs are said to continue monitoring the South Korean, a transfer there currently seems unrealistic.

The situation is different in England. As reported by the portal Flashscore, clubs from the Premier League could easily cover Kim's salary. The sporting perspective would also be appealing for the defender: a new environment and the chance to establish himself permanently in one of the strongest leagues in the world. However, a move in winter is considered unlikely – neither FC Bayern nor Kim himself are currently planning a separation.

Minjae Kim has a release clause

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Additionally, according to Sport BILD, Kim has a release clause of 100 million euros, which is set to decrease to 70 million euros in the summer of 2026. However, even the reduced amount is likely too high for interested parties, especially since the South Korean has a market value of only 32 million euros.

Despite his role as a reserve, Kim continues to enjoy high regard internally. BILD reported that the South Korean "fully commits to the team" and is considered extremely professional. However, if a lucrative offer from the Premier League arrives in the summer, Bayern would likely be willing to consider a sale, according to several reports.

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