Kim Min-jae will likely leave recently crowned Serie A champions Napoli for Manchester United in the summer.
Kim Min-jae is close to joining Manchester United before the summer transfer window, according to Sport Witness, via a number of sources. The Red Devils are currently the favorite to sign the 26-year-old center back after he had a standout season with Napoli.
Erik ten Hag would expect the Manchester United board to make choices about new signings quickly. The Dutch manager wants to sign players as soon as possible, as opposed to waiting until the last minute as in previous seasons.
A new center-back is one of many needs Manchester United has before the next transfer window. Midfielders and forwards are still prioritized over defensive reinforcements. However, the club might recognize a significant market opportunity.
They had started to notice Kim Min-jae, and for the past few weeks, rumors of a move have been rampant. The youngster was apparently eager to join ten Hag, and the Red Devils were prepared to press for a trade right now.
If rumours are accurate, Manchester United has also made a sizable bid to the 26-year-old center-back. In a perfect world, Napoli would have wanted to keep him and possibly extend him a new contract. However, the Red Devils' financial package may have outweighed the Serie A champions' efforts.
Furthermore, a release clause may be present and in effect for two weeks in July, according to credible accounts. Top clubs now have a chance to sign the 26-year-old center back thanks to that buyout option. Liverpool was also considering the center-back, but they were more concerned with other matters at the time.
If Manchester United can get a few of their current stars to leave, they might invest in Kim Min-jae. While they are eager to offer Victor Lindelof a new contract, Harry Maguire's time at Old Trafford may be coming to an end.
Kim Min-jae would strengthen their defense and give Raphael Varane and Lisandro Martinez some challenge the next year. The 26-year-old center back's acquisition might potentially enable ten Hag to use Luke Shaw in his favoured left-back position.
Man United's interest in Alexis Mac Allister continues
With the World Cup champion reportedly set for a high-profile move away from the Amex this summer, Manchester United is rumored to be in the running to sign Brighton and Hove Albion playmaker, Alexis Mac Allister.
The 24-year-old Argentine wonder is reportedly 'interested' in joining the Red Devils and fierce rivals Liverpool, according to The Athletic. The Argentine jewel is reportedly desperate to play Champions League football next season.
Despite Jurgen Klopp's team presently having a somewhat dominant appearance, United currently maintain the upper hand in that department with a top-four finish still in their control, allowing Erik ten Hag and company to advance in the race for the midfielder's services.
The 16-cap ace's current contract, which runs in 2025, reportedly has a "mechanism" that might "help to facilitate a move," though the Seagulls appear likely to have control over negotiations and a price tag of £70 million has been suggested.
This article was written after Brighton manager Roberto De Zerbi acknowledged that Mac Allister and teammate Moises Caicedo might quit the south coast club at the conclusion of the current season.
Mac Allister, who has been referred to as a "all-round player" by United icon Paul Ince, might very well bring real talent to the Old Trafford team for the 2023–24 season. His excellent adaptability makes the former Argentinos Juniors star an especially alluring target.
The highly-coveted player was used in a deep-lying role in the most recent victory over Ten Hag's side, putting in a "masterful display" and seeming "ice cool" in possession, according to Jude Summerfield of 90min.com. This adaptability has been on display in recent weeks.
The £50k-per-week dynamo was once again impressive after assuming a more advanced starting position in the 3-0 thrashing of Arsenal on Sunday. Richard Mills of Sussex Live noted that he had "covered an awful lot of ground" after being the man to seal the win on the day after converting a last-gasp penalty kick.
With 10 goals and one assist to his name thus far, Mac Allister has proven to be a valuable asset both in and out of possession in those two most recent games. This season, he has averaged 2.2 tackles per game in the Premier League to demonstrate his skill at winning the ball.
With Bruno Fernandes, United's own midfield master, standing at 5 feet 9 inches and with the ability to switch positions with ease, the Portuguese international might complement the 5 foot 9 ace's playmaking role rather well. However, Fernandes has also occasionally played a more central position.
In the victory over Everton last month, the former Sporting CP took on that latter role, and Manchester Evening News journalist Samuel Luckhurst claimed that the 28-year-old had "exploited" the Toffees "time and again."
The creative ace, who has six goals and eight assists in the top division this season while also averaging 1.9 tackles per game, is similar to Mac Allister in that he can have an influence both in the final third and off the ball if necessary.
Although the Brighton star, who has only produced three big chances this year, may not be able to match Fernandes' relentless attacking threat (the latter player has produced 31 big chances), he could potentially provide a more calming presence given that he has an average pass accuracy rate of 87% this year, which is significantly higher than the current United star's (78%).
The pair's similarities and contrasts may make for an intriguing pairing at the Theatre of Dreams the following term.
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