'The Wall' Kim Min-jae (29, Bayern Munich) could enter the Premier League.
German football expert Christian Falk noted, 'Bayern Munich is leaving the door open for Kim Min-jae's transfer. There are two teams in the Premier League interested in him. There are currently no specific proposals.'
Liverpool remains interested in Kim Min-jae. Manchester United has been watching Kim Min-jae for a long time. Manchester United had also requested to acquire Kim Min-jae again.
Currently, Kim Min-jae's position is precarious. Jonathan Tah, who was brought in from Bayer Leverkusen, started in his debut match and played the full time in place of Kim Min-jae. Tah, a member of Leverkusen's unbeaten championship team, was acquired as a replacement for Kim Min-jae. There is a prevailing pessimistic view that even if Kim Min-jae stays at Bayern Munich next season, he is likely to fall to a backup role behind Tah.
Currently, Kim Min-jae is staying in the U.S. for Bayern Munich's Club World Cup participation. He is still unable to play due to an Achilles tendon injury. To be ready to play properly next season, it is better for Kim Min-jae to focus on injury recovery. Bayern included Kim Min-jae in the U.S. trip, even though he is not at 100% to prepare for any unforeseen participation.
There is also speculation about a move to Saudi Arabia. Falk noted, 'Bayern Munich has not yet made a decision about Kim Min-jae. They have not conducted negotiations with the player. There is a possibility of a move to Saudi Arabia. Kim Min-jae's side has not ruled out this possibility.'
However, the likelihood of Kim Min-jae moving to Saudi Arabia is relatively low. It is unrealistic for world-class Kim Min-jae, who is at the peak of his career, to move to a league favored by aging players with decreasing competitiveness. Kim Min-jae still wants to compete at a big club.
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