The representative of Kim Min-jae, a defender for Napoli, has refuted persistent rumors that Manchester United is moving through with a deal to recruit the South Korean international.
The centre-back has been extensively linked to United in recent weeks, who will be hoping to make another huge step toward earning Champions League qualifying when they play Bournemouth at the Vitality Stadium on Saturday. In the event that either Harry Maguire or Victor Lindelof leaves the team this coming summer, the Reds may look to sign a new central defender.
After a brilliant debut season with Napoli, Kim is now regarded as one of the most sought-after center backs in Europe. He transferred from Turkish club Fenerbahce to the recently crowned Italian champions last summer, and he has had a fantastic first season at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona.
The 26-year-old's potential transfer to United was said to be moving forward, according to a report earlier this week from the Italian news outlet II Matino. This suggests that middlemen involved in the talks were successful in persuading Kim to sign with the team based in Manchester. However, his representative has dismissed such allegations, stating that the defender is only concerned with finishing the season as well as possible with Napoli.
"The transfer to Manchester United is not true," the Napoli defender's agent told Star News. "Currently, Kim Min-jae is focusing on finishing the season."
"In the case of the English Premier League, the qualification to the Champions League or the final standings have not been decided. There is no need to move."
What was heard about Kim Min Jae's potential move to Old Trafford
According to rumours in Italy, via TalkSports and United in Focus; Manchester United and Kim Min-jae of Napoli have reached an agreement.
The South Korean international has been in outstanding form this season for Napoli, helping them win the Scudetto.
The strong center-back has appeared in 43 games this season, contributing to his team's outstanding 15 Serie A clean sheets while scoring twice.
The 26-year-old has agreed to join the Red Devils, according to Naples-based publication Il Mattino, and just a few minor issues need to be worked out.
According to the report, Napoli has already begun looking for a center-back to replace Kim. The £15 million signing, who only arrived from Fenerbahce in Turkey last summer, has unquestionably surpassed expectations.
Uncertainty surrounds the potential value of a deal, although it has been reported that United will need to spend between £43 million and £52 million to get him to Old Trafford.
The acquisition will give Man United's defense a big boost. Raphael Varane and Lisandro Martinez's injuries have occasionally left Ten Hag without enough defensive options.
With more choices in the center of defense a top aim for United heading into the next campaign, Victor Lindelof and Harry Maguire's futures may be in jeopardy. Since neither player has been able to play regularly for the first team this year, they may be permitted to leave this summer.
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