Manchester United are among several clubs eyeing Napoli defender Kim Min-jae amid news of the centre-back's £39million release clause, according to reports.
United manager Erik ten Hag could be in the market for a central defender this summer, with the futures of both Harry Maguire and Victor Lindelof uncertain. The pair have seen minutes significantly reduced this season, and at 30 and 28 years old respectively, could look elsewhere for more consistent football.
Kim has been pivotal to Napoli's incredible success story this season, succeeding Kalidou Koulibaly in Naples and helping his side to the top of Serie A and an all-but-guaranteed first title since 1990. The 26-year-old only signed from Fenerbahce last summer for around £15million, but could eye a move to the Premier League after his one brilliant season in Italy.
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The South Korean's form has attracted plenty of interest, with the Daily Mail reporting that United are one of three English sides exploring the possibility of activating his release clause - thought to be €45million (around £39million). The report adds that Napoli will look to maximise their defender's value by offering him a new deal with a much higher release clause.
Elsewhere, Football Insider has identified James Ward-Prowse as a surprise target for Ten Hag and United this summer.
The Dutchman is expected to prioritise additions in central midfield, with a ball-playing No.8 at the top of his list. Frenkie de Jong has long been admired by the Dutchman but is now considered 'untouchable by Barcelona, forcing the Reds to look alternative options.
One of which is thought to be Ward-Prowse, whose Southampton side are currently bottom of the Premier League and facing the threat of relegation. Dropping into the Championship will almost certainly force the Saints to sell their talisman, with United set to battle Aston Villa and Newcastle for his signature.
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