Arsenal are reported to be keen on signing Kim Min-jae from Bayern Munich in the January transfer window. TEAMtalk said it emerged earlier in October that Arsenal are keen on Kim, while Bild journalist Christian Falk wrote on October 15 that the centre-back is officially on Arsenal’s list of targets for January.
On Arsenal’s target list
Christian Falk wrote on October 15: "It is TRUE: Min-jae Kim is officially on Arsenal’s list."
Falk also wrote on October 15: "It’s partly because of the injury to Piero Hincapie."
Background to Arsenal’s interest
Falk wrote on October 15: "Also, the scouting chief, Maurizio Micheli, is the same one who discovered the South Korean during his time at Napoli."
He added: "Now, he works for Arsenal, which is why he has the centre-back on his radar."
January window and a possible sale
Falk wrote on October 15: "They are looking for a potential defensive signing for the winter, so perhaps Kim could be sold with the right offer."
It was claimed that Kim has so far not pushed to leave Bayern.
Kompany's trust and other interest
According to TuttoJuve, Kim continues to enjoy the trust of Vincent Kompany, who considers him a key asset to Bayern Munich’s defence.
According to TuttoJuve, Arsenal have expressed interest in Kim, while AC Milan and Juventus are also interested in him.
According to TuttoJuve, Kompany would not be willing to approve a transfer without first being certain he can count on a suitable replacement.