Man Utd Transfer Target Kim Min-jae Sends Clear Message Following Private Talks with PSG
Paris Saint-Germain have joined Manchester United in their pursuit of Napoli’s Kim Min-jae, and have already held negotiations with the defender about a summer transfer.
As interest in the Napoli defender grows, Kim Min-jae has held preliminary transfer discussions with Paris Saint-Germain.
Kim, 26, has been heavily linked with Manchester United in recent months after capturing the eye with his exploits for South Korea at the World Cup. The former Fenerbahce player was also a key member of the Napoli club that won the Serie A title earlier this month.
Erik ten Hag is prioritizing the acquisition of a top striker this summer, but the Manchester United manager is also looking to strengthen other areas of his squad. United was said to have spoken with Kim’s agents earlier this week, but so has PSG.
According to RMC Sport, the Ligue 1 giants have Kim on their summer wishlist as well and have already made contact with the defender’s representation.
Luis Campos, PSG’s sporting director, met with Kim’s entourage, who have also met with Manchester United. However, it has been reiterated that Kim’s preference, if he does leave Napoli after only a year in Italy, would be a move to the Premier League.
It was reported earlier this week that Manchester United had already made a ‘colossal’ contract offer to the Napoli star, who ‘dreams’ of playing in the Premier League. Kim’s current contract is thought to include a €50 million (£43 million) release clause. The character’s
Despite the fact that Manchester United must invest in their squad this summer to build on Ten Hag’s first season in command, the protracted takeover dispute is alleged to be impeding transfer preparations.
Almost six months after announcing that they were looking for “strategic alternatives,” the Glazer family has yet to disclose whether or not they will sell Old Trafford.
Earlier this week, it appeared that Ineos CEO Sir Jim Ratcliffe was in pole position to seal a deal that would have allowed Avram and Joel Glazer to keep a modest ownership in the club.
However, an 11th-hour intervention by Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani has thrown the process wide open, just weeks before the transfer window is slated to begin.
Ten Hag stated earlier this month that he has no idea how much money he will have to spend this summer, although United are expected to supplement his budget by unloading a number of marginal players.
After trying to make an impression under Ten Hag, players like Harry Maguire, Anthony Martial, and Donny van de Beek could be at risk if there is enough demand in their services.
