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Sam Hill

Mauricio Pochettino dealt Chelsea transfer blow as Napoli star makes Manchester United decision

Napoli star Kim Min-jae has decided to join Manchester United this summer with Erik ten Hag's side and Chelsea still pursuing a deal for the South Korean's team-mate, Victor Osimhen. The 26-year-old defender has been linked with summer switches to Stamford Bridge and Old Trafford for months despite only moving to Naples last year.

The South Korean international enjoyed a brilliant campaign as he starred in the club’s Serie A title-winning campaign, but his contract is believed to contain a €50million (£43million) release clause. The Blues signed Kalidou Koulibaly from Napoli last summer with the Italian outfit bringing Jae to the club from Fenerbache as his replacement.

Koulibaly has struggled in his debut season at Stamford Bridge and reports have suggested the Senegalese defender could be sold this summer just a year after he completed a £30million move to West London. Napoli are braced for a flurry of offers for Osimhen this summer with the club setting a £130million asking price for the Nigerian.

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