Milan strengthens the defense and looks at Kim Min-jae, but Bayern is unwilling to rent & trading is difficult

June 6, "Milan Sports Daily" reported that AC Milan wants to strengthen the defense and intends to Bayern defender Kim Min-jae.

AC Milan became the third-strongest team in Serie A offensive with 61 goals last season, but only ranked seventh in the defensive list with 43 goals. In the past three years, they have been unable to keep the league goals conceded below 40. The data will not lie, sports director Tare and coach Allegri know that if they want to return to the championship ranks, the Ross and Blacks must first recast the defense. This not only requires changing the mindset and game style, but also completely transforming the defense line at the personal level.

The new management has evaluated the existing defense line and put forward a list of reinforcements. But there are always unexpected opportunities in the transfer market, such as South Korean central defender Kim Min-jae. He helped Naples win the Serie A championship under Spalletti, and won the Bundesliga with Bayern last season but failed to continue his highlight performance during the Serie A period. Therefore, Bayern decided to release the person and even entrust a well-known Italian agent to operate its return to Serie A. And because of Allegri's appreciation for Kim Min-jae, Milan became one of the potential next players.

Bayern's relaxed attitude created conditions for negotiations, but economic factors remained hindered. First of all, Bayern currently refuses to lend a loan plan, and needs to be sold for more than 30 million euros to avoid book losses. Secondly, Kim Min-jae's annual salary, including bonuses, is as high as 8-9 million euros, and the contract is difficult to share the cost by 2028. The solution could be to convince Bayern to accept a loan, assume part of the salary, or pay termination compensation when transferring permanently.

Although Kim Min-jae's transfer is still in the conceivable stage, Milan has launched a plan to reorganize the defense, especially considering that many players may leave the team. Yesterday, there was news that Teo's new moon offer for Riyadh was loose, and Milan has accepted a Saudi quotation of 30 million euros. But even if the French fullback eventually refuses to transfer, the possibility of him staying in the team with his contract expires in 2026 is very low. In addition, Jaf may join Leverkusen, Florentzi and Walker are confirmed to leave the team, and Emerson and Tomori's future remains variable.

Each departure position will be supplemented with at least one new player, with Cambiaso and Udoji first selected on the wing. In addition to Kim Min-jae, central defenders also include candidates such as Gira, Leoni, Komuzo and Jimsiti. Although the summer window has just opened, Milan is determined to build a steel line of defense.