Chelsea have Kim Min-Jae on their radar but are prioritising a deal for Dean Huijsen

Chelsea are weighing up a move for Bayern Munich centre-back Kim Min-Jae, according to journalist Florian Plettenberg.

The Blues have no plans of hitting the brakes on their ridiculous spending spree, but there’s a feeling that it could be more purpose-driven this summer.

Chelsea are looking to strengthen several positions. A defender is high on the list of priorities, but the club are also in the market for a left winger and a striker.

They are currently prioritising a deal for Bournemouth gem Dean Huijsen, but they also have Min-Jae on their radar.

The South Korean was considered untouchable at Bayern, but they have shifted their stance. If they receive a lucrative offer, they won’t close the door on Min-Jae’s potential exit.

Chelsea are unlikely to move for Min-jae

Bayern may be open to selling Min-Jae, but he’s not heading to Chelsea. Links to the Blues could be agent-driven or just sheer speculation to drive up the player’s market value.

Chelsea’s policy forbids them from signing players on the other side of 25. Tosin Adarabioyo has been the outlier, but they didn’t pay a penny in transfer fees to lure him to Stamford Bridge.

Min-jae is currently taking home around €230,000 per week at Bayern and will likely demand significantly more from his next employers.

Chelsea are more focused on winning the race for Huijsen. The Spain international is regarded as one of the best centre-backs of his generation.

They’re hoping to finalise a deal before the Club World Cup, but that will be easier said than done.

Huijsen hasn’t decided on his next destination. However, Chelsea can envision him as a long-term partner for Levi Colwill in the heart of their defence.