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Erik ten Hag ‘serious’ about signing Napoli centre-back Kim Min-jae to bolster Manchester United
Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag is ‘serious’ about signing Napoli star Kim Min-jae to bolster the Red Devils’ backline, according to TuttoMercatoWeb (h/t Mirror).
The Old Trafford side are ‘ready to striker’ for the centre-back’s signature. However, a deal for the South Korea international is likely next summer.
Luciano Spalletti’s team signed the 26-year-old in the recent transfer window. As a result, they will not be keen on letting him leave just six months after his arrival from Fenerbahce.
Min-jae has been brilliant in his short time in Italy. The defender has caught a lot of people’s eyes with his displays for the Partenopei in the current campaign.
Napoli are at the top of the Serie A table at the moment. The Patenopei are unbeaten in the league this season. They also finished top of their Champions League group and will face Eintracht Frankfurt in the round of 16.
The South Korean has been a pivotal player for Spalletti. This term, the 26-year-old has made 20 appearances in all competitions for the Italian outfit and has found the back of the net two times.
Min-jae also featured for his national side in Qatar. The 26-year-old started in three of South Korea’s four fixtures at the 2022 World Cup. However, the Taegeuk Warriors were beaten by Brazil in the round of 16.
Erik ten Hag has a stacked backline for now. Raphael Varane and Lisandro Martinez have been the Dutch manager’s preferred pairing this season. However, the former Ajax head coach can also count on Harry Maguire and Victor Lindelof.
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Thus, until a defender decides to leave the Red Devils in the coming months, Min-jae’s signing does not seem necessary. However, will the Old Trafford side sign the South Korean further down the line? Only time will tell.
