New Chelsea head coach Liam Rosenior has immediately moved to address his squad’s defensive frailties, identifying Bayern Munich’s Kim Min-jae as his prime January target.
Rosenior makes move for Bayern’s Kim as Chelsea ready £26m offer
Reports from Footballfancast indicate the club’s ownership, BlueCo, is prepared to back the manager with a bid of up to £26 million for the South Korean international.
Rosenior, who recently took charge on a long-term contract, faces the urgent task of solidifying a Chelsea backline that has undermined their campaign.
The Blues’ poor run of just two wins in ten games has highlighted a need for experienced, physical resilience at the heart of their defence.
The situation at Bayern presents a clear opportunity. Kim Min-jae, 29, has struggled for consistent playing time this season, finding himself out of favour in the German champions’ rotation.
His reduced status means Bayern are now open to a sale this month to adjust their squad and wage bill, a fact Chelsea are ready to exploit.
Rosenior views the £200,000-per-week defender as the ideal profile to strengthen his team.
He specifically wants a physically dominant centre-back with top-level experience who can command the penalty area. Kim, a former Serie A winner with Napoli and a Bundesliga champion, fits the requirement.
With Bayern willing to negotiate and the player’s contract having just two years remaining, Chelsea believe a cost-effective deal is achievable.
BlueCo’s readiness to submit a substantial offer reflects their support for Rosenior’s rebuild, marking a swift and decisive first step in the January market.
A transfer would hand the new manager a proven defender to help steady Chelsea’s season.
