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Manchester United have reopened their interest in Bayern Munich defender Kim Min-jae as they look to finish the summer with a new centre-back.
United want more depth at the back
The club have already added Youri Tielemans and Andrey Santos, but their recruitment staff still believe the squad needs more strength to compete at the top end. Michael Carrick wants another defender to shore up a back line hit by repeated absences.
Injuries to Lisandro Martinez and Leny Yoro have sharpened the need for cover, while Harry Maguire turns 34 this season. United are said to want a player who can bring experience now and remain part of the defence in the years ahead.
Kim fits the profile
Kim joined Bayern from Napoli in 2023 in a €50 million move and is viewed as a strong fit because of his physicality, pace and international experience. The source also points to United’s poor defensive showing against Milan under Ruben Amorim as part of the backdrop to the renewed interest.