Il Mattino, a publication located in Naples, has reported that managers have convinced Kim Min-jae to join the Premier League. To replace him, Napoli is already looking for a new center-back. The international from South Korea has excelled in Serie A this year, aiding his team in capturing the Scudetto. Kim has appeared in 43 games in all competitions and contributed two goals to a squad that has 15 league shutouts this year.
He just transferred from Turkish club Fenerbahce to Napoli last summer for a cost of £15 million. And because of his release clause, which Man Utd is reportedly required to pay between £43 million and £52 million, they stand to make a sizable profit on him. Recently, it was revealed that Kim had received a “colossal” contract offer from United. Although the player is content at Napoli, he has always wanted to play in the Premier League.
Manchester United qualified for UEFA Champions League
Kim will be a welcome addition to Erik ten Hag’s defensive options after the squad struggled when Raphael Varane and Lisandro Martinez were out with injuries. Luke Shaw has stepped in there, but this prospective new hire may have an influence on Victor Lindelof and Harry Maguire’s careers. Victor Osimhen, a teammate of Kim, is still a target for Man Utd. As Napoli fights to hang onto the striker, who would cost over £100 million, the club may make a double bid this summer.
After defeating Wolves 2-0 over the weekend, Erik ten Hag‘s team still has three Premier League games remaining. With this victory, they are one step closer to qualifying for the Champions League next season. Currently tied on points with third-place Newcastle United, United will try to overtake the Magpies before the season is up. The Old Trafford team is behind Eddie Howe’s team just on goal differential.
There are significant months ahead on the transfer front as Ten Hag gets ready for his second summer window at Old Trafford. Off the pitch at United, the ownership crisis rages on. In 2023–24, he plans to compete for a higher finish by further strengthening his team. He needs a good summer to do that.
