Arsenal scouting chief drives interest in Bayern signing

Arsenal are reportedly showing an interest in signing Bayern Munich defender Kim Min-jae during the January transfer window. According to Christian Falk, Arsenal have placed the South Korean centre-back on their shortlist and Bayern could potentially sell him for the right offer. Arsenal scouting chief Maurizio Micheli, who previously brought Kim to Napoli in 2022, is reportedly driving the pursuit following a recent injury to Piero Hincapie.

Dan Critchlow suggests reasons to remain skeptical of the transfer speculation, noting that Arsenal face Bayern Munich next week and transfer rumors often emerge ahead of fixtures. The writer also points out that the right-footed Kim is unlikely to serve as a natural replacement for Hincapie, having played only 14 career minutes at left-back.