Man Utd switch deal for Kim Min-jae strikes one step nearer as substitute eyed

Manchester United’s hopes of signing Kim Min-jae from Napoli this summer time have been bolstered after the Serie A champions reportedly recognized Feyenoord central defender David Hancko as a potential substitute. Erik ten Hag is firmly inquisitive about bringing the South Korea worldwide to Old Trafford following his assertion marketing campaign in Italy the place he helped hearth his aspect to their first Scudetto in 33 years.

Min-jae’s inventory is now sky excessive however a buyout clause within the participant’s contract means he may very well be up for grabs for £51million in July.

United see the centre-back as a potential substitute for Harry Maguire who appears nearly sure to go away Old Trafford following one other difficult season.

While the Red Devils are but to make their transfer, it seems there was motion at Napoli the place plans are taking form to discover a substitute.

According to Gianluca Di Marzio of Sky Italia, Feyenoord stalwart Hancko is the person Napoli are eyeing to succeed Min-jae this summer time.

The Slovak helped lead Arne Slot’s aspect to the Eredivisie title and has been among the finest central defenders in Holland this season.

He performed a formidable 45 matches in all competitions and has been earmarked as someone who can step up and assist Napoli’s trigger as they put together to embark on a brand new period after the departure of Luciano Spalletti.

Another choice that’s admired is Fiorentina’s Nikola Milenkovic, who has beforehand attracted curiosity from United, Tottenham and West Ham.

In England, there may be presently no suggestion that United have made headway of their pursuit of Min-jae however some speculative newspaper studies in Naples recommend the clause has already been triggered.

Min-jae is ready to partake in navy service again in South Korea this summer time earlier than he embarks on his subsequent chapter, ought to he depart Napoli.

He was not too long ago named the Best Defender in Serie A this season following his distinctive debut marketing campaign in Italy after becoming a member of from Fenerbahce final summer time.

United are believed to be prioritising the signings of a brand new ahead and central midfield participant earlier than they bolster their defensive position.

Ideally, the Red Devils would additionally like to lift some money by way of gross sales earlier than they start to splash the money.

That’s as a result of a brand new striker and midfielder is of larger precedence and is more likely to take up a big share of their price range.

United are eager on signing Atalanta wonderkid Rasmus Hojlund with Tottenham nonetheless hopeful of maintaining Harry Kane.

Talks have additionally been opened with Chelsea over the signing of Mason Mount, who appears set to swap Stamford Bridge for Old Trafford this summer time.

Declan Rice is one other participant of agency admiration however he’s anticipated to affix Arsenal with Bayern Munich additionally firmly within the race.