Tottenham is reborn as the national club.
On the 7th, British media, including 'Cut Offside,' reported that "the possibility of Kim Min-jae going to England is increasing. Liverpool, Chelsea, and Newcastle are competing for Kim Min-jae. The player also prefers a move to the Premier League."
Tottenham has now joined the competition. British media 'Tribal Football' reported on the 10th that "South Korean national team defender Kim Min-jae has received transfer offers from several Premier League teams, including Tottenham. Kim Min-jae led Bayern Munich to the top of the Bundesliga last season under coach Vincent Kompany. However, his position has diminished with the acquisition of Jonathan Tah. Bayern is expected to transfer either Kim Min-jae or Dayot Upamecano."
Interest in Kim Min-jae from Tottenham is not new. Tottenham attempted to sign Kim Min-jae in 2019 when José Mourinho was the manager. Although Mourinho strongly recommended him, Tottenham's leadership rejected the offer, and the transfer did not materialize. Since then, Kim Min-jae has succeeded in Turkey and Italy, growing into a world-class defender.
Mourinho later noted, "We could have brought Kim Min-jae for a low price. But Tottenham's leadership did not listen."
Timing has aligned again. Bayern Munich acquired Kim Min-jae in 2023 for £51 million (approximately 93.7 billion won). Currently, Kim Min-jae's market value has dropped to £35 million (approximately 64.3 billion won).
Suddenly, Kim Min-jae has become a value player. Other teams in the Premier League are also targeting him. Premier League champions Liverpool, along with renowned Chelsea and Newcastle, are interested in Kim Min-jae.
Son Heung-min and Kim Min-jae are a proven duo. 'Tribal Football' reported, "Kim Min-jae and Son Heung-min have played 57 matches together for the South Korean national team. They have a very good record of 30 wins, 18 draws, and 9 losses. If Kim Min-jae transfers to Tottenham, the two players could reunite in North London."
The problem is the transfer rumors surrounding Son Heung-min. The report explained, "Saudi Arabian club Al Hilal is targeting Son Heung-min. If Son Heung-min goes to Saudi Arabia, the South Korean national team duo will not be formed."
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