# Arsenal Eyes Bayern Munich Defender Kim Min-jae in Winter Transfer Window

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- Published: 2026-10-17T18:41:06.863Z
- Publisher: Hallyu Brief

> Sky Sports reports that Arsenal is considering a winter move for Bayern Munich center-back Kim Min-jae.

## Key points

1. Arsenal wants Kim as cover for the injured Piero Incapie.
2. Bayern's decision depends on the fee Arsenal offers.
3. Kim is under contract at Bayern until 2028.

## When could Kim Min-jae move?

According to Sky Sports, Arsenal is considering signing Bayern Munich defender Kim Min-jae in the upcoming winter transfer window. The report, published on October 17, 2026 Korea time, says the club is looking to strengthen its defense after an injury to Piero Incapie.

## Why Arsenal is interested

The London club is second in the Premier League this season, with five wins and one defeat, and 15 points. Arsenal scout Maurizio Micheli has history with Kim: he brought him from Fenerbahce to Napoli in 2022.

## Will Bayern let him go?

Sky Sports says Bayern's answer will depend on the transfer fee Arsenal puts forward. Kim is under contract at Bayern until 2028, so a deal would require a significant fee. Arsenal has previously been linked to Kim, but Bayern did not allow those moves.

## For international fans

Kim Min-jae is one of South Korea's best-known defenders. Bayern and Arsenal meet on October 22 at the Allianz Arena in Munich in the UEFA Champions League league phase, a match fans can follow for any update on his situation.

## FAQ

### Is Kim Min-jae leaving Bayern Munich?

Not yet. According to Sky Sports, Arsenal is only considering a move, and Bayern has not agreed. Kim is under contract until 2028.

### When would a transfer happen?

Any move would most likely take place in the winter transfer window, according to Sky Sports' report.

### When do Bayern and Arsenal play next?

They meet on October 22 at the Allianz Arena in Munich in a UEFA Champions League league phase match.

## Sources

- [Newsis](https://www.newsis.com/view/NISX20261017_0003829958)

_Written and translated with AI from official announcements and Korean media reports. If something is wrong, please let us know._