Minnesota United has identified at least one serious target as it works to upgrade its porous defense. Former Bayern Munich man Jan Kirchhoff is on the Loons’ wishlist, having joined the team for a two-week trial, sources tell The Athletic.



Sources said that the trial, which concluded earlier this November, involved light participation in team training while the coaches and training staff tracked his fitness. Minnesota United declined to comment.



The German has been a free agent since the end of the 2017-18 season, where he was club-less until February before spending the second half of the year with Bolton. He played just 184 minutes across four appearances in the Championship, with Bolton declining to bring him back for a full season.



When healthy, Kirchhoff still projects as a top-end defensive talent. He was a key contributor in the German youth setup, making 18 appearances with the U21s from 2010-2013. Standing at a towering 6’4”,...