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What Tottenham are planning with Kim Min-jae ahead of the January window

Kim Min-jae has been heavily linked with a move to Tottenham Hotspur after falling down the pecking order at Bayern Munich. Spurs have had defensive…

By Bharad Thirumalai · Spurs web

Published: Sunday, 4 October 2026 at 6:30 PM

Key Things to Know

Tottenham will reportedly not prioritise a January transfer move for Bayern Munich centre-back Kim Min-jae.
Spurs do not view central defence as a winter transfer priority after making three summer signings in the position.
Manager Roberto De Zerbi is currently satisfied with central defenders Marcos Senesi, Jan Paul van Hecke, and Tosin Adarabioyo.

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Tottenham Hotspur are unlikely to pursue a permanent transfer for Bayern Munich defender Kim Min-jae during the January transfer window. Despite earlier contact with the 29-year-old South Korean centre-back's camp and interest from manager Roberto De Zerbi, signing central defensive reinforcements is reportedly not considered a winter priority for the club.

Spurs added Marcos Senesi, Jan Paul van Hecke, and Tosin Adarabioyo in the summer, leaving De Zerbi satisfied with his defensive depth for now. Additionally, Kim is reportedly content at Bayern Munich under Vincent Kompany despite reduced playing time, with Aston Villa and AC Milan also monitoring him.

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