London’s Arsenal are eyeing a move for Bayern Munich defender Kim Min-jae as they seek to bolster their defensive line. This pursuit comes amid injury concerns, with William Saliba yet to make his debut this season and Piero Incapie sidelined for several weeks after a training injury.
Despite Saliba’s expected return next month and the non-critical nature of Incapie’s injury, the Gunners are scouring the market ahead of the January transfer window. According to journalist Mark Bruce from The Daily Briefing, the North London club is showing interest in the 29-time capped South Korean international, who has a price tag of £34 million. However, they face stiff competition from Aston Villa, Tottenham, and AC Milan.
While the player himself isn’t pushing to leave Bayern, his role as a squad player may prompt him to seek a new challenge, and Mikel Arteta’s project at Arsenal looks more enticing compared to mid-table alternatives.
In parallel, Arsenal's hierarchy is focused on securing their key leaders. According to Football Insider, the club is doing "everything possible" to extend the contract of captain Martin Odegaard, whose current deal runs until the summer of 2028. Both parties are satisfied with the collaboration, and no difficulties in negotiations are anticipated. A similar strategy was previously carried out for Declan Rice and manager Mikel Arteta.
