Premier League giants Manchester United have been dealt a fresh, and potentially decisive blow in their pursuit of Napoli star Kim Min-jae, according to reports.
The name of stopper Kim has of course taken its place front and centre in the headlines on the red half of Manchester over the course of the last couple of weeks.
This came amid claims that the South Korean, fresh off being crowned Serie A Defender of the Year, had been identified as the first-choice central defensive target on the part of the powers that be at Old Trafford.
In fact, some outlets went as far as to claim that a deal between United and Napoli is on the verge of being sewn up, with Kim eager to test his talents in the Premier League.
💣🚨 Kim Min Jae is close to joining Manchester United. #MUFC [@86_longo] pic.twitter.com/CwjkEjEaMN
— Football Talk (@FootballTalkHQ) June 7, 2023
In turn, it will no doubt come as a blow for all associated with the Red Devils to hear that, instead, the 26-year-old is now inching towards an agreement with another of European football’s heavyweights.
The outfit in question? Bayern Munich.
Not only that, but the German champions have also informed the defender’s entourage of their intention to activate the release clause in his deal with Napoli, set to become active on July 1st.
Understand FC Bayern are getting closer to reaching full agreement on personal terms with Kim Min-jae! Positive talks and contract almost agreed until 2028. 🚨🔴🇰🇷 #FCBayern
Bayern confirmed to Kim’s camp plan to pay the release clause in July.
Still no fresh bid from Man Utd. pic.twitter.com/ucCfPLqskA
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) June 16, 2023
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