Man Utd has just rewarded Luke Shaw for his efforts, surpassing himself to be able to meet the expectations and requirements of Captain Erik ten Hag.
From being eliminated by former Ajax captain Ronaldo and Harry Maguire at the beginning of the season, Luke Shaw gradually regained his position, winning the trust of Erik ten Hag.
According to the Daily Star, Luke Shaw received a significant salary increase from Man Utd to £ 200,000 / week in a new contract with a term until June 2027.
That number puts Luke Shaw in fourth place in the top 10 highest-paid defenders in the Premier League.
At the top of the list is another Man Utd star – midfielder Raphael Varane, with £ 340,000 / week, far ahead of John Stones who is paid £ 250,000 / week by Man City and Van Dijk enjoys £ 220,000 / week at Man City. Liverpool.
Man Utd also has the presence of another name – center-back captain Harry Maguire, standing in 6th place (189,000 pounds/week).
A specific list of the top 10 highest-paid players in the Premier League, according to Sport Brief:
1. Raphael Varane (Man Utd) – £340.000/week
2. John Stones (Man City) – £250.000/week
3.Virgil van Dijk (Liverpool) – £220.000/week
4. Luke Shaw (Man Utd) – £200.000/week
5. Ben Chilwell (Chelsea) – £190.000/week
6. Harry Maguire (Man Utd) – £189.904/week
7. Trent Alexander-Arnold (Liverpool) – £180.000/week
8.Kalidou Koulibaly (Chelsea) – £162.000/week
9. Andy Robertson (Liverpool) – £160.000/week
10. Joao Cancelo (Man City-loaned in Man City) – £140.000/week
Man Utd recruits Korean midfielder to replace Maguire
The Manchester team intends to activate the release clause of Napoli midfielder Kim Min-Jae for £ 40 million.
The British media said that Man Utd is among the three big ме𝚗 in the Premier League who want to sign Kim Min-Jae next summer, along with Liverpool and Tottenham.
The Korean player also wants to move to the Premier League to upgrade himself, after proving himself at the Serie A playing field.
Kim Min-Jae is an indispensable pillar under the impressive Napoli defense this season.
He played 36 matches, making a big contribution to Napoli leading Serie A and reaching the quarter-finals of the Champions League.
Kim Min-Jae joined the Italian side last summer from Fenerbahce for a fee of £16 million. Now the transfer value of the 26-year-old midfielder has increased rapidly.
It is worth ме𝚗tioning that the contract between Kim Min-Jae and Napoli includes a contract release clause worth £40m.
Recently, Napoli leaders tried to invite Kim to sign a new contract to eliminate the contract release fee but failed.
Man Utd closely monitors the transfer of Korean players and is ready to spend money to tear the contract between Kim Min-Jae and Napoli next summer.
Coach Ten Hag wants to bring Kim back to Old Trafford to replace Harry Maguire – the central defender is likely to leave Old Trafford at the end of the season.
