Eric den Haag wants to sell Harry Maguire to fund the signing of Kim Min-Jae.

Kim Min-jae has had a ‘phenomenal’ career this season. After conquering the Asian scene, he headed to Fenerbahce to prove he could do the same in Europe, and a year later, he is one of the best centre-backs in the world. Within a year of joining Napoli, he had become a ‘core’ player, making his presence felt from the opening day and forming a solid centre-back duo with Amir Rahmani to anchor Napoli’s defence. His performances helped Napoli lift the Scudetto for the first time in 33 years since the 1989-90 season. At the end of the season, Kim increased his value by being named Serie A’s best defender.메이저놀이터

As a result, he is attracting interest from a number of clubs. Newcastle United, Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), and Manchester City are among the names on the shortlist, along with Manchester United, who are in need of centre-back reinforcements.

United have been the most active. Having established a centre-back duo in Rafael Varane and Lissandro Martinez, both of whom were lost to injury in the second half of the season, Van Gaal is desperate for defensive reinforcements.

He has already made several contacts. United have expressed their willingness to pay Kim’s buy-out clause on several occasions, with local media tipping him to join the Red Devils.

He, too, has shown interest in a move to United. Citing reports from Italian outlets Calcio Mercato and Calcio Napoli 24, the British newspaper Daily Mail said, “Kim Min-jae has already negotiated a transfer with United and is believed to be close to an agreement. Kim has taken some time to clarify his thoughts and has already said goodbye to his Napoli teammates.”

Local Italian reporters were of the same opinion. “Kim Min-jae is one step closer to a move to Manchester United,” said Daniele Longo, a reporter for Calcio Mercato. “Man Utd’s interest in Kim continues to grow,” said Sky Sports’ Darmesh Chess. They are planning to pay a buyout.”

Van Gaal also decided to organise his existing resources in order to sign Kim. Maguire was the main target. Maguire, who broke the all-time record for a defender but was heavily criticised at United, was on the club’s sale list this summer. Van Gaal hoped to sell him to fund the signing of Kim Min-Jae. “Van Gaal wants to sell Maguire to fund the signing of Napoli starlet Kim Min-jae,” according to British outlet Talk Sport.

Selling Maguire and signing Kim would be the best case scenario for United. But there’s one team that won’t allow that to happen. Newcastle. Having qualified for the UEFA Champions League (UCL) this season, the Magpies are looking to add depth to their squad for next season’s European campaign and have identified Kim as the perfect fit.

They are considering a hijack. ‘Talk Sport’ reports that “Newcastle are considering a £42million move for Kim Min-jae. After securing their place in the UCL, Newcastle are keen to strengthen their squad ahead of the new season and are targeting Man United’s Kim Min-jae. Newcastle boss Eddie Howe is looking to add a top player to the squad,” said the club’s website.

Napoli are also making a last-ditch effort to keep Kim Min-jae at the club. “Man Utd and Newcastle are chasing Kim, but no formal bids have been confirmed,” the Express quoted the Telegraph as saying. “Napoli are continuing to offer Kim a new contract in a bid to neutralise his buyout clause,” it added.