Manchester United are set to pay big money for a defender who has recently won a title in a bid to bolster their backline.
Last summer, the Red Devils spent big on Lisandro Martinez, who has been a big hit at Old Trafford. The summer previous, it was Raphael Varane who joined the club in a high-profile deal – though both are currently out injured.
With Victor Lindelof and Harry Maguire failing to impress Erik ten Hag, there's a real need for another centre-back, perhaps two, in the Manchester United squad.
Corriere dello Sport in Italy are reporting that United are set to offer £13 million more than Napoli star Kim Min-jae's release clause in a bid to bring the South Korean to the Premier League.
Kim has recently won the Scudetto in Italy with Napoli after a forming season in which he's stepped into the breach vacated by Kalidou Koulibaly. His release clause is said to be around £40m.
Furthermore, United are said to be "in pole position" for Monaco star Axel Disasi, according to the Manchester Evening News. The club would pay around £40m for his services, according to reports.
Both dominant centre-backs who command the defence well, Disasi and Kim would complement both Lisandro Martinez and stand-in centre-back Luke Shaw well. Their combined price would only just be more expensive than their record signing in this area of the pitch.
The 20-time champions broke the bank for Harry Maguire, paying upwards of £75m for his services. This summer, they look set to lose him for considerably less.
Kim is valued at €50m by Transfermarkt.
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The rumour mill is ticking over when it comes to new faces at Old Trafford. Two Brighton stars have been linked, with another two Bundesliga players rumoured.
Three big names have been linked with exits, however, while James Ward-Prowse is reportedly on the midfield shortlist. Goncalo Ramos is a target and Bruno Fernandes might yet leave.
