The transfer front surrounding Kim Min-jae (28, Bayern Munich) is rapidly heating up. European giants PSG, Liverpool, and AC Milan are all moving in unison to acquire him.

Foot Mercato reported on the 8th (Korean time) that "Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) Director General Luis Campos recently contacted Kim Min-jae's agent," and "Director General Campos sees Kim Min-jae as a key target in the summer transfer market, and had an in-person meeting in Paris this week." This is interpreted as a signal that PSG is ready to pursue Kim Min-jae's acquisition.

PSG has identified strengthening the right center-back position as its top priority for defensive restructuring, and Kim Min-jae has been assigned the highest internal priority as a player. Resources being considered alongside him include Illia Zabarni (Bournemouth) and Mario Hilal (Lazio), but the class of Kim Min-jae, proven on the European stage, is generally regarded as different from theirs.

Interest in Kim Min-jae is not limited to Paris. The Hard Tackle noted that "Liverpool is showing a strong willingness to acquire Kim Min-jae," and "Chelsea and Newcastle have also entered the competition, but Liverpool is the most proactive." It further analyzed, "Kim Min-jae is evaluated as the ideal successor to Virgil van Dijk and could become a key player in the newly established Arne Slot system."

In particular, The Hard Tackle argued that "Kim Min-jae could shine more in the Premier League, where a faster tempo and strong physicality are required, rather than the tactically static Bundesliga." There is an assessment that his unstable season at Bayern Munich could actually benefit him for a resurgence in the Premier League.

Meanwhile, the possibility of Kim Min-jae returning to the Italian stage, where he established himself as one of the best defenders in Europe, remains valid. Gazzetta dello Sport reported that "Kim Min-jae is considering a re-entry into Italy, with AC Milan emerging as the most likely destination," noting that Kim Min-jae has directly explored transfer routes within Serie A with a local Italian agent.

PSG's full-fledged participation is intensifying this competitive landscape. Kim Min-jae, who was selected as the "Defender of the Year" during his Serie A championship with Napoli, later transferred to Germany but had a disappointing performance this season at Bayern Munich due to an Achilles injury and cyst diagnosis.

Ultimately, Bayern Munich has confirmed the acquisition of key defender Jonathan Tah from Bayer Leverkusen, effectively signaling Kim Min-jae's departure. Internally, Bayern Munich has already begun preparatory work predicated on Kim Min-jae's release.

Evaluations regarding Kim Min-jae's market value vary among sources. The German outlet Sport1 estimates the transfer fee to be between 30 million and 35 million euros (46.5 billion to 54.3 billion won), while the French media Foot Mercato reported that if PSG engages in serious negotiations, it could reach 50 million euros (77.5 billion won).

Currently, Kim Min-jae is focusing on recovering from his injury. He is expected to participate as a member of Bayern Munich in the FIFA Club World Cup, which kicks off in June. German media outlet TZ reported, "He may miss the group stage but has a possibility of returning for the knockout stage from the round of 16."

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