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[MyDaily = Reporter Kim Jong-guk] Saudi Pro League clubs have been linked with potential moves for Bayern Munich players.
German outlets including Merkur reported on the 19th that Saudi clubs could land a major haul, with several targeting Bayern stars. Emenalo, the Saudi Pro League director who maintains a long-standing relationship with Bayern director Eberl, recently visited the club. According to the reports, Saudi clubs have placed Kim Min-jae and Alphonso Davies at the top of their recruitment lists. Interest in Kim isn’t new: last year Al Nassr, Al Hilal and Al Ittihad all showed interest in the South Korean center back.
Those outlets stressed that Bayern Munich currently has no plans to sell Kim Min-jae and that manager Vincent Kompany is expected to keep him as a regular starter. Despite ongoing transfer speculation, Kim is highly valued within the club. At the same time, the Saudi Pro League is aiming to raise competitiveness while reducing long-term reliance on state funding, which makes established Bayern players attractive targets. Signing Kim would instantly raise the league’s international profile. Observers added that Bayern is unlikely to let him go — especially after the club’s Champions League semifinal loss to Paris Saint-Germain — as Bayern is focused on strengthening rather than weakening the squad. If a Saudi club were to pursue Kim seriously, it might have to table an enormous offer that would force internal discussions at Bayern.
Germany’s t-online reported on the 18th that there are rumors the Saudi sovereign wealth fund may scale back major sports investments and cut support for other disciplines like golf. Football, however, remains a priority for the fund, whose goal is to boost the league’s competitiveness. T-online suggested that bringing in players such as Kim Min-jae would meaningfully raise the Saudi Pro League’s level.
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