The South Korea international’s future in Munich is unclear, with three clubs understood to have recently checked on his availability.
According to the Bild podcast Bayern Insider, Galatasaray, Besiktas and Juventus have all made enquiries about the 29-year-old centre-back. The trio have previously been linked with Kim, but their renewed interest raises the possibility of another transfer discussion ahead of the summer window.
Kim remains under contract with Bayern until June 2028 and is still featuring regularly under Vincent Kompany. His position in the squad has nevertheless been the subject of speculation, particularly as the club continue to assess their options at centre-back.
Bayern are understood to be planning discussions with the defender about his future and the role he expects to have in the team. The club would also need to consider the availability of a suitable replacement before agreeing to a departure.
A move in January is therefore far from certain. Kompany is likely to resist losing an experienced defender midway through the season unless Bayern can bring in another centre-back to maintain their squad depth.
Kim joined Bayern from Napoli in 2023 after helping the Italian club win Serie A. He had previously established himself as one of the leading defenders in European football during his time in Italy, having arrived at Napoli from Fenerbahce.
His future could become a more pressing issue next summer, when Bayern Munich will have to decide whether to retain him or consider offers while he still has two years remaining on his contract.
For now, the interest from Juventus and the two Istanbul clubs remains at the enquiry stage. No formal bid has been reported, and Bayern have not indicated that they are prepared to sanction a winter transfer.