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Chelsea's new defensive leader? Blues launch bid to sign Bayern Munich centre-back who is 'likely' to leave Vincent Kompany's side

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<p>Reports from <a href="https://sport.sky.de/fussball/artikel/die-zukunft-der-bayern-stars-minjae-kim-und-dayot-upamecano-gestaltet-sich-offen/13351184/34130" target="_blank"><em>Sky Germany</em></a> suggest the London club have already initiated contact with Bayern Munich centre-back Kim Min-jae's agents to secure his services ahead of next season. However, they are set to face competition from Newcastle United and Serie A giants Juventus. </p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>Moreover, <a href="https://www.footmercato.net/a6975463057033558945-bayern-munich-kim-min-jae-ouvre-la-porte-a-un-depart-en-premier-league" target="_blank"><em>Foot Mercato</em></a> has reported that Kim is prioritising a move to the Premier League as one of his preferred options and has made it clear that he does not wish to prolong his stay in the German top flight. With Chelsea and Newcastle actively exploring options to reinforce their squad, the South Korean’s availability is seen as a golden opportunity.</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>Prior to his move to Bayern, the Magpies allegedly attempted to hijack the deal. Their pursuit was ultimately unsuccessful, with the player opting for a move to the Allianz Arena. Now, as Kim reconsiders his future, Newcastle<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/enzo-maresca-pushing-luck-warring-chelsea-fans-struggling-blues-back-on-track-face-consequences/blt03b690a3c2512aa0" target="_blank"> have rekindled their interest</a>. However, it remains unclear whether the South Korean’s earlier lack of interest in a move to St. James’ Park has changed.</p>

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<p>As Chelsea <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/reece-james-worrying-chelsea-admission-blues-humiliated-home-loss-legia-warsaw/bltde113810de58a5b1" target="_blank">make a late push for a Champions League berth</a> for next season, Enzo Maresca remains determined to shore up his backline if the Blues indeed return to elite <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/cole-palmer-under-fire-chelsea-boss-enzo-maresca-marc-cucurella-emerging-blues-main-scorer-in-2025/blte457488037247742" target="_blank">European football next season</a>. Kim's openness to a Premier League switch has encouraged the Blues to take the next steps in their pursuit, especially with competition mounting from clubs like Newcastle and Juventus.</p>

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Chelsea are reportedly preparing to launch a bid for a Bayern Munich centre-back who is &apos;likely&apos; to leave Vincent Kompany&apos;s side this summer.

Chelsea&apos;s new defensive leader? Blues launch bid to sign Bayern Munich centre-back who is &apos;likely&apos; to leave Vincent Kompany&apos;s side

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