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title: "Tottenham Hotspur: Journalist shares interesting Kim Min-jae transfer update"
canonical: "https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/tottenham-hotspur-fenerbache-pedro-sepulveda-kim-min-jae-update-latest-thfc-transfer-news/"
type: "post"
language: "en-GB"
author: "Emilio Galantini"
section: "Tottenham Hotspur News"
published: "2022-03-09T11:40:22Z"
modified: "2022-03-09T13:48:34Z"
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# Tottenham Hotspur: Journalist shares interesting Kim Min-jae transfer update

**Taking to [Twitter,](https://twitter.com/pedromsepulveda/status/1500894111196487685?s=21) journalist Pedro Sepulveda of SIC Noticias has shared an interesting Tottenham Hotspur update involving a familiar transfer target in Fenerbache defender Kim Min-jae.**

### The Lowdown: Waited for Spurs in 2020…

Reliable reports out of South Korea in 2020 heavily indicated that the towering centre-back wanted to join Spurs.

[Tottenham latest developments!](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/web-stories/tottenham-latest-news-copy/)

Min-jae, targeted by both Tottenham and Lazio during his time in the Chinese Super League with Beijing Guoan, was apparently in favour of a move to north London over Italy despite his club accepting an offer from the Serie A side.

According to SPOTV News, as relayed by Korean football journalist[Jason Lee](https://mobile.twitter.com/Jasons_JaysHub/status/1305856685794361344?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1305856685794361344%7Ctwgr%5E%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fd-18001320164004271403.ampproject.net%2F2111060251009%2Fframe.html), the 25-year-old was ‘waiting’ for Daniel Levy and co to make their final bid as he preferred to sign for ex-Spurs boss Jose Mourinho.

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Around a year-and-a-half on, it appears Tottenham aren’t done with the international defender.

### The Latest: Sepulveda shares interesting update…

SIC Noticias reporter [Sepulveda](https://twitter.com/pedromsepulveda/status/1500894111196487685?s=21) says Spurs, and by extension manager Antonio Conte, sent an official to run the rule over Min-jae in Turkey at the weekend.

Indeed, people from Tottenham, Chelsea, Arsenal, FC Porto and Juventus were spotted watching Fenerbache’s ace as his side drew 1-1 with Trabzonspor on Sunday.

### The Verdict: Make a move…

It is believed by reliable sections of the press that Conte and managing director Fabio Paratici are targeting a centre-half signing this summer with the likes of Sven Botman, Alessandro Bastoni and Josko Gvardiol already linked ([The Telegraph)](https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2022/02/03/exclusive-sven-botman-among-defenders-eyed-tottenham-club-look/).

Min-jae, who is quite the physical presence at 6 foot 3, could come as a cheaper alternative to some of these big names going by his rumoured [€20 million (£16.6m)](https://www.fanatik.com.tr/devlerin-gozu-fenerbahcenin-yildizi-kim-min-jaede-2254509) asking price.

According to [WhoScored,](https://www.whoscored.com/Players/370912/Show/Kim-Min-Jae) Min-jae has averaged more clearances per 90 domestically ([4.1)](https://www.whoscored.com/Players/370912/Show/Kim-Min-Jae) than [any Spurs regular](https://www.whoscored.com/Teams/30/Show/England-Tottenham) in the Premier League.

Numbers like these could back his colossal presence in defence, even if there is an argument to be made that these numbers come in a less competitive division.

Nicknamed the ‘[monster](https://www.theguardian.com/football/2020/jun/18/everton-among-clubs-chasing-monster-south-korea-defender-kim-min-jae)‘ back in Korea for his imposing build, the central colossus’ physicality could however be suited to England’s top flight – with Min-jae also averaging more interceptions per 90 ([2.1](https://www.whoscored.com/Players/370912/Show/Kim-Min-Jae)) than any Spurs star ([WhoScored](https://www.whoscored.com/Teams/30/Show/England-Tottenham)).

For a potential valuation of around £16-£17m, he stands out as a shrewd option.

***In other news: Tottenham attempts to seal mega money agreement take new twist as major off-field news emerges, find out more [here.](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/tottenham-hotspur-news/tottenham-hotspur-major-stadium-naming-rights-deal-update-emerges/)***