Chelsea are interested in signing Bayern Munich centre back Kim Min-jae and have him on their shortlist according to reports.The Blues are looking to bring another centre back in this month, and are b...
Chelsea are interested in signing Bayern Munich centre back Kim Min-jae and have him on their shortlist according to reports.
The Blues are looking to bring another centre back in this month, and are believed to have a three man shortlist which includes Jeremy Jacquet, Jacobo Ramon and Marcos Senesi.
However, Chelsea have identified Rennes star Jacquet as their primary target, but are yet to make an offer for the 20-year-old.
Chelsea interested in Bayern Munich centre back Kim Min-Jae
Whether the Blues add a centre back this month is unclear, but they will almost certainly add to that position in the summer.
Chelsea have been previously linked with Min-jae, and according to Bundesliga expert Christian Falk they still retain an interest in the 29-year-old.
Chelsea reportedly hold an interest in Min-jae. (Photo by Christof Koepsel/Getty Images)
“It is TRUE: Kim Min-jae’s agents are informed that Chelsea are interested,” he told CF Bayern.
“Chelsea have a shortlist with a few defenders on it – and Min-jae is on this list.
“Bayern Munich have said that if Kim is happy with the current situation, where he’s not always starting for the club, that’s okay for them.”
“If not, and he asks for a move to get more playing time, FC Bayern are then open for talks. If they want to have talks, they then need money to sign other defenders. They don’t currently have the money to do this.”
“So, Chelsea are a good club for negotiations, if they need a transfer fee for Kim Min-jae.
“Don’t forget, Bayern originally paid €50m to Napoli for the South Korean defender – so they’d like to get some money back for him.”
Chelsea looking to add a midfielder this month
Whilst Chelsea are trying to add a centre back this month, they are also looking into the possibility of bringing in another midfielder.
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Chelsea are short of bodies in the middle of the park given the injury issues of Romeo Lavia and Dario Essugo, and are believed to be looking at short term options.
The Blues have reportedly made an approach to Juventus over a loan deal for Douglas Luiz, who’s currently on loan at Nottingham Forest, and it will be interesting to see what other options they have.
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