The South Korean international has made just 23 appearances in all competitions this season under Vincent Kompany, with competition from Dayot Upamecano, Jonathan Tah, and Josip Stanisic pushing him down the pecking order. It’s a sorry situation for a defender who arrived off the back of a stunning campaign at Napoli.
According to journalist Christian Falk, both Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur are monitoring his situation closely, with a Premier League switch emerging as a genuine possibility.
Why Chelsea Hold the Upper Hand
Chelsea look the frontrunners here. With manager Liam Rosenior expected to prioritise central defensive additions in the upcoming window, Min-jae ticks virtually every box. His Champions League pedigree, intelligent reading of the game, and ability to play out from the back make him exactly the type of modern defender Chelsea need.
At just £22 million on Transfermarkt — with his contract running until June 2028 — this could be one of the shrewdest pieces of business of the summer.
Tottenham’s Obstacles Could Cost Them
Spurs have their own motivations, particularly with Cristian Romero’s future shrouded in uncertainty. However, without Champions League football on the horizon and a sporting project that lacks genuine appeal right now, convincing Min-jae to choose north London over west London feels like a stretch.