Bayern Munich defender Kim Min-jae could leave the club in the summer window, and several clubs, including Liverpool, are vying for his signature.
Liverpool could be looking to add a new centre-back to their ranks, with the futures of Joe Gomez and Jarrell Quansah in doubt.
The Reds could face strong competition from Saudi Pro League club Al-Nassr, who are reportedly pushing to sign him in the last few days.
Kim Min-jae: Al-Nassr join the chasing pack
Liverpool did well towards the end of last season to secure contract extensions for Virgil van Dijk and Mohamed Salah.
However, Ibrahima Konate’s long-term future remains uncertain, as he has yet to sign a new contract at Anfield.
Sources at Caughtoffside recently claimed that Liverpool are keen to sign Kim Min-jae. Chelsea and Newcastle United are also interested in signing the South Korean defender.
Paris Saint-Germain and AC Milan are also in the race for the 28-year-old centre-back.
Foot Mercato journalist Santi Aouna claimed that Al-Nassr are trying to reach an agreement for the Bayern defender, who could cost around £30m.
Christian Falk informed CFBayern that while clubs from Saudi Arabia are interested in Min-jae, there is currently no concrete development.
Despite playing regularly last season, Min-jae has been unable to replicate the form he showed during his time at Napoli. The player is also keen to depart.
Kim Min-Jae could be set for Bayern exit
Arne Slot will likely opt for a younger profile than signing Min-jae, whose value is expected to depreciate in a few years’ time.
Min-jae could welcome a move to Saudi Arabia. The mega-rich Saudi Pro League club can offer him a lucrative wage package, and he might find it hard to turn it down.
The centre-back has travelled with Bayern to the USA for the Club World Cup, but his appearances could be restricted due to the injury he’s carrying.
Bayern have signed Jonathan Tah in the summer window, and Min-jae is likely to drop behind the pecking order. A move away from Bayern looks increasingly likely.
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