Manchester United face a threat from Paris Saint-Germain for the signing of Napoli ace Kim Min-Jae.
French outlet RMC Sport report Paris Saint-Germain have made an approach to the representatives of Napoli centre-back Kim Min-Jae.
However, the French side left talks with the knowledge that they face an uphill battle to sign the South Korea international.
Italian publication Il Mattino had claimed earlier this week that Manchester United are close to a move for the defender, although this does look a bit premature.
PSG want Kim Min-Jae
Paris Saint-Germain sporting director Luis Campos has met with Kim Min-Jae’s agents, RMC Sport claim.
But it is reported that despite this meeting, PSG were told that Kim Min-Jae’s preference is to move to the Premier League, if he does leave Napoli.
It states: “The defender has a preference for the Premier League. Moreover, discussions also exist with Manchester United.”
The report adds that French side Rennes were keen to sign Min-Jae a year ago, only to lose out to Napoli.
He has been a major success for Napoli, helping the club win the Serie A title, and now Manchester United are showing interest.
Min-Jae’s agents this week told Fabrizio Romano that Manchester United have been interested since he was playing in China for Beijing Guoan.
The defender has a release clause in his contract at Napoli which can be activated between July 1 and July 15. Tuttomercatoweb has reported this week that the Italian side are currently looking at replacements.
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