[OSEN=강필주 기자] Liverpool, who bowed their heads with the score on April Fool’s Day (April 1), are targeting Kim Min-jae (27, SSC Napoli) ahead of a major reshuffle this summer.
Global media ‘ESPN’ announced on the 2nd (Korea time) that Liverpool lost 1-4 to Manchester City (Man City) in the 29th round of the 2022-2023 English Premier League (EPL) on the 1st, April Fool’s Day. .
Diogo Jota scored the opening goal in the 16th minute of the first half, but Liverpool conceded back-to-back goals to Kevin De Bruyne, Julian Alvarez, Ilkay Kwon Doan and Jack Grealish. Even Manchester City’s ‘monster striker’, Elling Hollan, was absent due to a calf injury that day.
With this loss, Liverpool dropped to 8th place with 42 points (12 wins, 6 draws, 9 losses) as they fell to a second league defeat in a row.
In response, ESPN quoted France’s ‘Foot Mercato’ and said, “The possibility of Kim Min-jae moving to Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) as well as Liverpool is open.” However, it could be a key transfer for Liverpool under the manager. Jurgen Klopp.”
In addition, the media said, “Liverpool are facing a major overhaul this summer as they are experiencing problems in their midfield and defensive line. A 4-1 loss to Man City dropped them to mid-table and u hopes for European competition is It has faded,” he explained about the need for Kim Min-jae.
In particular, “Kim Min-jae showed a great performance in Napoli, but also attracted the attention of PSG. Kim Min-jae, who transferred from Fenerbahce (Turkiye) last summer, has a purchase clause that allows him to transfer for 48 million euros ,” he said. “Napoli is also interested in Kim Min-jae. We know and want to sign a new contract that will increase the purchase amount to 90 million euros.” /letmeout@osen.co.kr
