"Kim Min-jae as Roméo's replacement" sparks blockbuster EPL transfer rumors... Tottenham's interest surges, Newcastle joins the race

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English Premier League (EPL) clubs are sending love calls to "monster defender" Kim Min-jae (30, Bayern Munich).

On the 6th (Korean time), the UK outlet The Covert Offside reported, "Tottenham and Newcastle are showing interest in signing Kim Min-jae. Kim Min-jae could be sold in this summer's transfer market. Tottenham and Newcastle are among the EPL clubs showing the most active interest. Chelsea has also been linked with Kim Min-jae."

Concrete transfer fee figures have already emerged. According to reports, German outlet Fussball-Daten estimated that Kim Min-jae's transfer fee would be between 35 million euros (approximately 60 billion won) and 40 million euros (approximately 68 billion won). Kim Min-jae transferred from Napoli (Italy) to Munich last year for a fee of 520 million euros (approximately 85 billion won). Kim Min-jae's contract runs until 2028. From Munich's perspective, this summer's transfer market is the optimal time to maximize the transfer fee revenue for Kim Min-jae, who has been pushed to the "third option."

The Covert Offside explained, "Munich hopes to sell Kim Min-jae this summer and recover as much transfer fee as possible. Once the next season begins, Kim Min-jae's market value is likely to drop significantly."

Kim Min-jae also needs a turning point. He can gain more opportunities through a transfer. The media also stated, "Kim Min-jae has been struggling to secure consistent playing time at Munich. Considering the current situation, moving to another team could be the ideal choice for Kim Min-jae. Tottenham or Newcastle could provide Kim Min-jae with more playing opportunities next season."

Both Tottenham and Newcastle are teams in urgent need of defensive reinforcement. Rumors have circulated for some time about the potential departure of Tottenham's key defenders Christian Romero and Micky van de Ven. Both players' futures remain uncertain. Tottenham also appears to be seeking new acquisition targets. If Kim Min-jae joins, the defense is expected to be built around him. The Covert Offside noted, "Kim Min-jae could be a useful acquisition for Tottenham. He is regarded as a defender with the experience and ability to succeed in the EPL."

Newcastle is also criticized for lacking defensive depth and having an aging core. The media stated, "Newcastle also needs to strengthen its defense. Newcastle aims to build a stronger team, and Kim Min-jae could help stabilize the defense. Newcastle's defense was unstable this season." It added, "We will have to wait and see which team Kim Min-jae ultimately joins."

However, there is also the variable of "weekly salary reduction." Currently, Kim Min-jae earns 265,000 pounds (approximately 520 million won) per week at Munich. Kim Min-jae's resolve is needed on this matter. The media analyzed, "A significant salary reduction may be necessary for Kim Min-jae's transfer to materialize."

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