Inter Milan Move For Elite Bayern Munich Defender As Serie A Rivals AC Milan Circle In High-Stakes Market Clash | OneFootball

Inter are considering a major move to strengthen their defence, with Bild reporting that they will do battle with rivals Milan for Bayern Munich’s Kim Min-jae.

The South Korean centre-back is admired by the Nerazzurri, who are exploring long-term options in case both Francesco Acerbi and Stefan de Vrij leave at the end of the campaign.

According to the German outlet, via FCInterNews, Inter not only view Kim as a leading name for their future backline.

They also believe they have the financial margin to launch a serious attempt.

The 28-year-old, who previously shone in Serie A during his spell at Napoli, is seen as an ideal fit for a system built on organisation, aggression and pace in recovery.

Bayern Star Kim Subject Of Inter & Milan Derby Duel

MUNICH, GERMANY – DECEMBER 17: Kim Min-Jae of Bayern Munich reacts during the Bundesliga match between FC Bayern München and VfB Stuttgart at Allianz Arena on December 17, 2023 in Munich, Germany. (Photo by Sebastian Widmann/Getty Images)

The report adds that another Italian club, Milan, have also shown interest.

Meanwhile Juventus, once linked with the player, are no longer in the running.

For Inter, the pursuit of a top-level defender aligns with broader planning under Oaktree.

Therefore, the club look to refresh key positions with players in their peak years.

Kim has remained a reliable option for Bayern.

However, his situation is being closely monitored by several European clubs ahead of the summer.

Should Inter decide to press ahead, the battle could develop quickly, especially with Serie A rivals circling.

The coming months will determine whether the Nerazzurri choose to accelerate and turn their interest into a formal bid.