Report: Bayern to lower asking price for Kim (TEAMtalk)
The latest rumors indicate that Bayern Munich would like to sell center-back Kim Min-jae this summer, but also that the big South Korean would rather stay put.
The report below could be a response to that as it states Bayern Munich is willing to lower its asking price for Kim. That could help another club afford his lofty salary:
Bayern Munich are ready to sell Kim Min-jae for a loss in the summer transfer window, according to a report, which will be welcomed by Chelsea manager Liam Rosenior as well
as by Tottenham Hotspur.
Dean Jones doubled down on his claim about Chelsea and Kim on Flashscore on February 23, 2026, reporting that Kim is among ‘several names’ under ‘consideration’ by the Blues.
Jones reported that ‘Chelsea are increasingly likely to enter the market for a proven, high-level centre-back to anchor a back line that currently leans heavily on developing talent’.
Fussball Daten, too, has now reported Chelsea’s interest in Kim, adding that Tottenham Hotspur are eyeing a move for the former Napoli centre-back this summer as well.
Bayern are said to be willing to sell Kim at the end of the season and will even take a loss.
Regarding the ‘he asking price’, the German giants paid €50million (£43.6m, $59m) to Napoli to sign Kim in the summer of 2023, and although their ‘main goal’ is to get €35-40m (up to £35m, $47.1m) for the centre-back, ‘the amount could drop to around €30m ($26.2m, $35.3m) if offers include immediate payment’.
While Bayern Munich has not publicly stated its desire to sell the defender, it sure seems like it could be a legitimate plan for the club. Lowering the asking price would definitely show a commitment to make a move happen.
Juve, Vlahović set for talks in March (Transfer journalist Nicolò Schira)
Juventus is due to exchange contractual ideas with striker Dušan Vlahović. This could be one of the final chances to make progress on a deal before his contract expires after the season:
🚨 Excl. – Scheduled and Expected a meeting in March between #Juventus and Dusan #Vlahovic’s agent. #Juve are planning to make an attempt to try to extend the contract, which expires in June. #transfers
Juve nearing deal with McKennie (Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano)
Juventus is busy, eh? Weston McKennie could be getting a new deal very soon:
Bayern among teams eyeing Mané…no, not THAT Mané (ESPN)
Bayern Munich might be looking to add some depth at forward by acquiring Mané… Mateus Mané:
Paris Saint-Germain, Bayern Munich, RB Leipzig and Borussia Dortmund are all interested in Wolverhampton Wanderers forward Mateus Mané, according to TEAMtalk. They join a flurry of Premier League clubs looking at the 18-year-old as Manchester United, Liverpool, Arsenal, Manchester City, Chelsea, Tottenham and Everton have all been keeping close tabs on his progress. Mane is happy with how his situation with Wolves has progressed in recent months and isn’t in a rush to leave the club, although the opportunity to join a top side could interest him, especially if his current side are relegated.
I just went offside typing this!
Griezmann to Orlando City? (Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano)
MLS club Orlando City is negotiating with Atlético Madrid’s Antoine Griezmann:
Griezmann notoriously loves New York, so it is a little shocking he is not aiming for NYCFC or New York Red Bulls.
Inter scoping Akanji (ESPN)
Inter Milan could be looking to bring in Manchester City defender Manuel Akanji:
Internazionale will trigger the option to make Man City defender Manuel Akanji’s loan deal permanent for €15 million, according to Nicolo Schira. Inter have already agreed personal terms on a contract that will be worth €3.75 million-a-year and run until 2028, with the option for an extra year. Inter have an obligation to complete the deal if they win the league, yet they will sign the 27-year-old even if that isn’t triggered.
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