“Now we can say that…” – Transfer expert issues huge Man United transfer update
According to journalist Rudy Galetti, Manchester United are at a 'advanced stage' in talks to bring Napoli defender Kim Min-jae to Old Trafford.
What is the most recent transfer rumor involving Kim Min-Jae?
According to Foot Mercato via ESPN, Manchester United manager Erik Ten Hag regards Kim as a ‘priority’ target despite interest from numerous other clubs in Europe’s top tiers.
According to the source, Kim is eager to join the Red Devils; but, Manchester United will face competition for his signature from Chelsea, Newcastle United, and Paris Saint-Germain.
90 Minutes has reported that Harry Maguire is attracting interest from other clubs this summer, but he is not looking to leave the club in the near future.
This could have an impact on Manchester United’s pursuit of Kim, which could change their transfer plan if they are unable to get the 30-year-old off their books.
Kim has a release clause in his £53k-a-week contract at the Diego Armando Maradona Stadium, according to Corriere dello Sport via The Sun.
According to journalist Galetti, talks between Kim and Manchester United are at an ‘advanced level’.
“After many contacts with Kim Min-jae’s agents in recent weeks, we can now say that talks with Manchester United are at an advanced stage,” Galetti added.
How good was Kim Min-Jae for Napoli in 2022/23?
Kim had a terrific season for Napoli, helping them to their first Serie A victory since 1989/90, so it’s no wonder that he’s garnered a lot of attention recently.
According to Transfermarkt, the 26-year-old star made 45 appearances in all competitions in 2022/23, registering two goals and two assists.
Kim has also established himself as a powerful presence at the center of the Napoli backline, winning an average of 2.6 aerial duels per match this season, according to WhoScored.
His ability to use possession from deep and generate attacks also goes unnoticed, as Kim has outperformed his positional contemporaries in the art of pass completion, recording a total of 90.2% of successful passes per 90 minutes over the last 365 days, according to FBRef.
Manchester United will be hoping to bring in a few high-profile additions to enhance their effort to deliver additional trophies to Old Trafford following their Carabao Cup success this season, and Kim would be a marquee signing that would considerably strengthen the Red Devils’ defense.
