Could Arsenal Benefit from Kim Min-jae’s Move to Manchester United?

Arsenal wants Kim Min-jae (26, Naples) to move to Manchester United. It is because of the transfer fee of Konstantinos Mavropanos (25) from Arsenal.

On the 17th (Korean time), the British ‘Sports Bible’ said, “If Man United signs Kim Min-jae, it will help Arsenal. Arsenal will make millions of dollars.”

Currently, it is reported that Manchester United is trying to recruit Kim Min-jae to relieve defensive anxiety. Recently, local media outlets in Italy and England, such as Ilmartino and Daily Mail, reported that Manchester United was close to signing Kim Min-jae and that details of the transfer were being sorted out.

Manchester United’s central defensive line this season has been disappointing. A key centre-back, Rafael Varane, has suffered from frequent injuries, while Lisandro Martinez, who joined the team this season, is out for the season with a metatarsal fracture. Harry Maguire is incurring fan wrath by making mistakes at every crucial moment. Kim Min-jae is said to have enough power and speed to work in the English Premier League (EPL). This is why director Eric ten Haag wants Kim Min-jae.

As rumors of Kim Min-jae’s transfer heated up every day, European football transfer expert Fabricio Romano also mentioned the transfer situation of Kim Min-jae. On the 16th, through his social network service (SNS), he drew a line that the transfer was not materialized, saying, “Man Utd’s interest in Kim Min-jae has already been there since December, but there is no agreement or decision on the transfer yet.”

However, Napoli seems to be preparing for Kim Min-jae’s transfer. According to the Italian ‘Ilmartino’, several replacements have already been put on the lookout. They include Greek nationality Konstantinos Mavropanos (25) and rookie Giorgio Scalvini (19). Napoli are said to prefer Mavropanos, who has a cheaper transfer fee, than Scalvini. Mavropanos is a 194 cm tall defender with good air defense and one-on-one defense. He uses both feet well and has great speed.

Napoli aren’t the only team targeting Mavropanos. Inter Milan and EPL’s Fulham and Wolverhampton are also reported to be interested. In the case of Inter Milan, Mavropanos has been pointed out as a replacement for Milan Skriniar, who is likely to leave for Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) this summer.

Mavropanos entered the EPL by transferring to Arsenal in 2017, using his performance in the Greek league as a stepping stone. However, he did not show as much activity as expected due to the aftermath of the injury, and he spent his life on loan in Nuremberg and Stuttgart. The Stuttgart loan was a success. The mistakes and radical tackles that were pointed out during his Arsenal days were reduced, and he also took off the glass body tag by participating in 52 league games for two seasons from the 2020-2021 season. He was recognized for his performance and transferred to Stuttgart in May of last year.

‘Transfer Markt’, which specializes in the transfer market, measured the ransom value of Mavropanos at 13 million pounds (approximately 22 billion won). ‘Sports Bible’ said, “If Kim Min-jae heads to Manchester United and Napoli signs Mavropanos, Arsenal can also collect the transfer fee. This is because Isnal has a ‘cell-on clause’.” If the cell-on clause is in effect, Arsenal will receive a portion of the transfer fee if Mavropanos transfers from Stuttgart to Napoli. Arsenal are aiming for the return benefit of Kim Min-jae’s transfer to Manchester United. Attention is focusing on whether Arsenal, Napoli, and Manchester United will all laugh with Kim Min-jae’s transfer.

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