Despite competition from other teams, transfer guru Fabrizio Romano exclusively confirmed to GIVEMESPORT that Manchester United is dominating the fight to capture Kim Min-jae.
Although Kim is the subject of intense attention from all over the continent, Romano anticipates that United will make a formal offer for the defender in the coming weeks.
Erik ten Hag is allegedly eager to expand on the foundations he’s already established at Old Trafford after an impressive first season in command by strengthening his squad this summer.
Kim is one of United’s top targets, and it’s been said that the Red Devils’ recruitment staff has been keeping tabs on him ever since the World Cup.
According to a report by 90min, when the transfer market opens later this year, United are eager to capture the South Korean defender from defending Serie A winners Napoli.
The amount they ultimately shell out for Kim, though, may differ because, according to the source, his £38m release clause doesn’t go into effect until later in the window.
Instead, it’s said that if United made Napoli an offer in the neighborhood of £52m, they might persuade the Italian team to let Kim to depart sooner.
Naturally, that would mean making a significant dent in ten Hag’s summer transfer budget, since the Dutch manager is still interested in other targets in different positions.
However, Romano anticipates United to make a strong effort to finalize the deal because center-back is a position that clearly needs improvement this summer.
Fabrizio Romano, what has he said regarding Kim joining United?
Romano, a transfer expert, asserted exclusively to GIVEMESPORT that United are presently in the lead to sign Kim.
Romano commented on the possibility of the 26-year-old signing, saying, “United know that they are ahead of the other teams for Kim, because they started this process in October and November. Man United still have an interest in Kim.
The release clause is clearly only available in July and not in June, thus right now, the teams are powerless to sign the player.
To sign Kim this summer, who else is in the running?
Romano hinted that there would be fierce competition for Kim’s services, and that is true given how well regarded the Napoli defender is throughout the European game.
However, it’s interesting to note that some of United’s toughest rivals may be closer to home, as Newcastle United is reportedly interested in the center half.
Newcastle will match United’s bid for the defender, according to a report from UOL Esporte, and the Magpies can now also offer their targets Champions League football.
The Red Devils this summer might benefit from closing the deal as soon as possible if Napoli insists on a bidding battle for Kim since it’s likely Newcastle’s wealth would surpass United’s.
