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Chelsea have shifted their transfer focus to Bayern Munich centre-back Min-Jae Kim after talks with Rennes over highly rated defender Jeremy Jacquet failed to progress.

The Premier League giants are keen to reinforce their defence during the current transfer window and had identified Jacquet, 20, as a key target. However, negotiations have hit a stumbling block, with Rennes reportedly holding out for a fee of around £60 million, delaying any potential agreement.

As a result, Chelsea have begun exploring alternative options and are now monitoring the situation of Min-Jae Kim at Bayern Munich. According to transfer insider Christian Falk, Chelsea have contacted the defender’s representatives to register their interest.

The South Korean international, who joined Bayern after an impressive spell at Napoli, has struggled for regular playing time this season. Kim has started just eight Bundesliga matches, sparking speculation over a possible move away from the German champions.

A switch to the Premier League could offer the 29-year-old more consistent game time as Chelsea continue their squad rebuild ahead of the second half of the season.

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