[인터풋볼] Reporter Shin Dong-hoon = Neither Newcastle United nor Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) withdrew from the game for Kim Min-jae.
Kim Min-jae, the ‘Iron Pillar of Napoli’, was strongly linked with Manchester United. Manchester United are looking to add Kim Min-jae to Lisandro Martinez and Rafael Varane. There are several centre-backs, but they will probably all be sold this summer. He has already said goodbye to Phil Jones, and the break-up with Axel Tuanzebe is final, and Harry Maguire, Victor Lindelof and Eric Bailly have been named on the release list. When they all leave, it is expected that a seat will be secured for Kim Min-jae.
It is news that he has already found a home at Manchester United. Italy’s ‘Il Martino’ said on May 20 (Korea time), “Kim Min-jae is very likely to be sold even if Napoli does not want to sell. Kim Min-jae’s journey to Manchester United is almost in its final stages, and there is even news that he is buying a villa in Manchester.” Specific areas are also mentioned. “The villa has been provided at Alderley Edge,” he said.
As the Manchester United transfer came to fruition, Newcastle appeared. Newcastle have improved remarkably since the Saudi Arabian capital came in last season and manager Eddie Howe took over. Newcastle, who secured a ticket to the UEFA Champions League (UCL) by finishing fourth, are looking to make a major investment this summer. While trying to further strengthen the defense, which is an advantage, Kim Min-jae was caught on the radar network.
Newcastle’s centre-back, with Sven Bortman and Fabian Cher, was very solid. With the support of midfielder Bruno Guimaraes and Dan Byrne, who mainly played as a left back, they received decisive support and reached the EPL team with the fewest goals. He only gave up 33 runs in 38 games. He is linked with Manchester City, who won the EPL title. A solid defense helped Newcastle build up point after point. I was thinking of recruiting Kim Min-jae to get to the finish line.
PSG was there too. PSG promoted the recruitment of centre-backs as main centre-backs Marquinhos and Fresnel Kimpembe were suffering from residual injuries, Sergio Ramos was highly likely to leave, and he was not satisfied with the defense of Danilo Pereira. Along with Milan Skriniar, Kim Min-jae was mentioned as a target. PSG is a club that can pay for the purchase of Kim Min-jae and a high salary.
The two teams that appeared as Manchester United’s opponents seem to have dropped their tails. Britain’s ‘Team Talk’ said on May 31, “Newcastle have accepted that Kim Min-jae is going to Old Trafford. We are withdrawing our plan to recruit Kim Min-jae and are targeting another centre-back Per Schurs in Italy’s Serie A.”
The same goes for PSG. France’s ‘RMC Sports’ said on June 3, “PSG will no longer move to recruit Kim Min-jae. They are interested in Lucas Hernandez, who has no intention of renewing his contract with Bayern Munich and wants to join PSG .
Amid a withdrawal of scouting teams, Manchester United are now the only leading destination. If there is no major change until all the competitions are over and the transfer market opens, Kim Min-jae will be heading into Old Trafford.
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