The summer transfer window may not be open yet in Europe, but teams are getting ready for it and there’s plenty of gossip swirling around. Transfer Talk brings you all the latest buzz on rumours, comings, goings and, of course, done deals!
TOP STORY: Man United, Liverpool and PSG all interested in Napoli’s Kim
Manchester United have begun talks to sign Napoli centre-back Kim Min-Jae, as has been reported by Foot Mercato.
The 26-year-old has garnered attention with his commanding displays in the heart of Gli Azzurri‘s defence as they went on to secure a historic Scudetto win in Serie A, with Liverpool and Paris Saint-Germain also showing interest.
Man United manager Erik ten Hag and his team are making a particular effort to sign the South Korea international, and the Red Devils spoke to Kim’s representatives in recent weeks as they are aware of a clause in his contract that could facilitate a move.
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United even made a considerable financial offer to the defender when the potential terms of a future were discussed, with the sums said to be those usually reserved for a big-name striker.
While Kim likes playing for Napoli, he reportedly dreams of competing in the Premier League, especially as he is aware that it is perceived as the best league in the world.
A move to Man United would also include virtually guaranteed game time — with Harry Maguire expected to leave while Lisandro Martinez and Raphael Varane have struggled with injuries, Kim could become a key starter immediately. On the flip side, the doubts around that existing defensive trio for Man United explains why the Red Devils are pushing so hard to sign Kim.
