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Arsenal and Aston Villa lock horns for Bayern defender Kim Min-Jae

The Korean was linked with the Villains last summer, while the Gunners' interests have never gone away amid an injury to one of their key defenders.

By Ultan Corcoran · Bulinews

Published: Friday, 16 October 2026 at 12:41 PM

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Arsenal and Aston Villa are competing to sign Bayern Munich center-back Kim Min-Jae.
The potential deal is targeted as a permanent transfer amid Arsenal defensive injuries.
Interested clubs value Kim at approximately €25 million, but Bayern Munich could demand up to €40 million.

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Arsenal and Aston Villa are reportedly competing to sign Bayern Munich defender Kim Min-Jae. Transfer insider Mark Brus revealed that Arsenal is considering a permanent move for the 29-year-old center-back due to defensive injuries to Piero Hincapie and William Saliba. Aston Villa, who previously pursued Kim in the summer, is also expected to intensify its efforts.

While Kim indicated last summer that he wished to remain at Bayern Munich, a new challenge could potentially tempt him. Interested clubs reportedly value the South Korean international at around €25 million, though Bayern Munich could demand between €35 million and €40 million.

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