Chelsea keen on signing Bayern centre-back

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January 24, 2026 19:42 GMT (UK), by Sri Aswin

Chelsea are reportedly keen on landing the services of Bayern Munich centre-back Kim Min-jae at the end of the season.

The Blues have been tipped to bolster their central defensive department and they are exploring a move for Jeremy Jacquet this winter.

Rennes value the teenager at around €65m, but the Blues are reluctant to pay more than €45m for his services, as things stand.

Amidst this, it is claimed that the west London giants are monitoring Min-jae’s situation at Bayern and could make a summer move.

Bayern have no plans of reshaping their backline in the current transfer window, but could be prepared to change things in July.

The 29-year-old could be available for a package of around €40m and would provide some much-needed experience at the back for the Blues.

Min-jae was previously a top target for Manchester United during his time at Napoli, but he opted to join the German champions.

His time with the Bavarian giants has been a mixed bag. The South Korean is now prepared to consider a Premier League move.