The Glazers are willing to pay the player’s release clause, and the defender has agreed to a move, according to Il Mattino in Italy, which has helped Manchester United’s efforts to sign Kim Min-jae this summer.

Kim Min-jae will be joining Man United this summer?

This summer, the Premier League team has reportedly been connected with moves for a new midfielder and a striker, with sources claiming that manager Erik Ten Hag has a desire for a player in each of those positions.

However, the Red Devils have also been linked with a summer transfer window swoop for a further defensive reinforcement. Although the club has a lot of alternatives in their backline right now, that number might get smaller as the season draws to a close. For example, Victor Lindelof and Harry Maguire have both been linked to leaving Old Trafford, which would create some space in the midst of the defence. Additionally, the departure of Phil Jones, who is anticipated to leave as a free agent this summer, will add some depth.

It indicates that United is looking to add a defender, with Kim Min-jae of Napoli being the name most frequently mentioned. The Red Devils had been eager to complete a deal for the Napoli player, and it now seems as though their prospects of doing so have increased today.

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The reason for this is that, according to a report from the Italian newspaper Il Mattino, the Glazers, who control the team, are willing to exercise the player’s 56 million Euro (£48 million) release clause. The center-back himself is said to be open to a move to Old Trafford and will likely say yes, especially given that his income would likely increase fourfold if he made the switch to the Premier League. Then, a deal appears to be proceeding well and might be finished shortly for the club.

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Over the course of the current season, the Napoli defender has drawn attention with some outstanding performances for his team in Serie A and Europe. He has managed to marshal the backline and has a domestic league WhoScored rating of 7.10, which distinguishes him as one of the better alternatives in his position in the division.

Additionally, when given the chance to play on a large platform, his performance level rises. With 2.4 interceptions per game in the Champions League, for instance, his WhoScored rating jumps to 7.20, demonstrating his skill at reading the play of the opponent and breaking it up to assist his team launch their own assaults.

In addition, Park Ji-Sung, a former player for Man United and the Premier League, has praised the defence in great detail. The center-back is “extraordinary,” he said, adding that he is also a “technical leader.”

If a transaction is completed, Erik Ten Hag would be doing well because United would then acquire Kim, a star player.