Chelsea need to enhance their defensive unit on the finish of the season and have recognized South Korean worldwide Kim Min-jae as a goal.
The 29-year-old could possibly be on his means out of Bayern Munich on the finish of the season, and it stays to be seen whether or not Chelsea can get the deal executed. Based on Dean Jones, Chelsea are conserving tabs on him and are open to signing an skilled defender.
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Kim Min-jae wages could possibly be a problem
The participant earns £200,000 per week on the German membership, and that could possibly be a significant drawback for any membership trying to safe his signature. It will likely be fascinating to see whether or not the South Korean is prepared to just accept modest wages to maneuver to the Premier League.
Dean Jones advised TEAMtalk: “Kim Min-jae is being linked with Chelsea and whereas it’s true there was a component of curiosity, I’m advised the prospect of a switch continues to be fairly slim.
“I do get the impression Chelsea are extra open minded than after they had been beforehand solely youthful gamers. There’s positively an opportunity they appear to signal somebody with extra expertise and seniority.
“However for the time being I’m advised the Kim hyperlinks are simply one in all quite a few offers they’ve on their thoughts for the summer time and in the end they’ll nonetheless be in search of good worth.
“From what I perceive, Kim is on good cash, within the prime ten earners at Bayern, and that brings a layer of issue too for any potential deal that Chelsea would have a look at.”
Chelsea may use Min-jae
Chelsea have seemed susceptible on the again this season, and they should enhance there. Signing a high quality defender may make a giant distinction for them. They’re pushing for Champions League qualification and wish to enhance the group to problem for league titles.
The South Korean defender has executed properly in Italy and Germany. He has the physicality for English soccer as properly. The chance to play for Chelsea shall be thrilling for him.
