Manchester Unitedare close to completing their first signing of the summer as talks withNapolistar Kim Min-jae have reached an ‘advanced stage’ at Old Trafford, journalistRudy Galettihas told GIVEMESPORT.
After booking the Red Devils’ return to Champions League action next season, boss Erik ten Hag is eager to bolster his squad.
Man United transfer news – Kim Min-jae
According to transfer expertFabrizio Romano, Kim has been on Manchester United’s shortlist since October and he remains ten Hag’s top target.
The respected journalist suggests the Red Devils are in contact with the central defєɴԀer’s representatives ahead of being able to trigger the release clause written into his Napoli contract next month.
But a move toManchester Unitedis not a foregone conclusion asNewcastle United, Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain haveset their sights on hijackingthe move for Kim.
Napoli are also desperate to hold onto the South Korea international and haveoffered a new contractwhich, if signed, would result in the £42million release clause being removed.
Romano recentlytold GIVEMESPORTthatManchester Unitedare aware they are ahead of Kim’s other suitors in the race for his signature.
What has Rudy Galetti said about Kim?
Galetti understands thatManchester Unitedhave been holding extensive discussions with Kim’s representatives ahead of potentially making a move.
The Italian journalist is aware that the Red Devils’ talks over personal terms have progressed, meaning the Napoli man’s arrival at Old Trafford is getting closer.
Galetti told GIVEMESPORT:”After many contacts with Kim Min-jae’s agents in the past weeks, now we can say that the talks withManchester Unitedare at an advanced stage.”
Would Kim be a good signing for Man United?
WhoScoredhanded Kim an average match rating of 7.07 for his performances during the 2022/23 Serie A season, a figure which was only bettered by three Napoli teammates.
The 26-year-old made45 appearancesin all competitions, and it is easy to see that he was integral in his current employers being crowned the Italian top flight’s champions.
Sofascoredata highlights that he averaged 3.5 clearances, 1.6 tackles and 1.2 interceptions per domestic outing, helping Napoli to keep 14 clean sheets along the way.
The former Fenerbahce man would also be an upgrade on Harry Maguire, who has beenlinkedwith a summer move toNewcastle United, Aston Villa and Tottenham Hotspur.
