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Arsenal plotting move for defender from UEFA Champions League competitors: Reports

Arsenal are reportedly contemplating signing Bayern Munich defender Kim Min-jae when the transfer window reopens in January.

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Published: Thursday, 15 October 2026 at 11:43 PM

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Arsenal are reportedly considering signing Bayern Munich defender Kim Min-jae during the January transfer window.
The proposed permanent transfer interest comes amid a defensive injury to Arsenal's Piero Hincapie.
Kim is contracted until 2028 but faces competition from Dayot Upamecano and Jonathan Tah at Bayern Munich.

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Arsenal are reportedly considering a move to sign Bayern Munich defender Kim Min-jae during the upcoming January transfer window. According to a report by Christian Falk, manager Mikel Arteta is evaluating defensive options due to an injury to Piero Hincapie. The 29-year-old South Korea international is reportedly behind Dayot Upamecano and Jonathan Tah in Vincent Kompany's squad rotation.

Kim is currently under contract with the Bavarian club until 2028 and has drawn interest from Aston Villa and Tottenham Hotspur. Arsenal sit second in the Premier League and have begun their UEFA Champions League campaign with consecutive wins, most recently defeating LOSC Lille 3-0.

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