Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag is keen to sign a new centre-back this summer, according to reports. But despite intensifying links with Napoli's Kim Min-jae, the Red Devils' sights could be set on joining Chelsea in the hunt for an alternative target. United have been credited with a strong interest in Kim in recent weeks ahead of his £42million release clause activation period starting in July. With Harry Maguire widely expected to leave Old Trafford at the end of the season, a right-sided central defender looks to be on the agenda. And new claims in Spain suggest that United are monitoring Jules Kounde's situation at Barcelona, which could throw any deal for Kim into doubt.

Source: Express May 27, 2023 02:03 UTC