Arsenal could earn surprise transfer windfall should Man Utd sign Kim Min-jae
Arsenal will make millions if Manchester United agree a deal for Napoli's Kim Min-jae, according to a new report.
Arsenal could earn surprise transfer windfall should Man Utd sign Kim Min-jae
Earlier this week, Italian newspaper Il Mattino reported that United had convinced the centre-back to move to Old Trafford with the final details still unresolved.
While transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has denied claims that United have secured a deal for Kim, the Italian journalist has pointed out that United are long-time admirers of the defender.
On Tuesday, Romano tweeted:
"Kim Min-Jae, on Manchester United's roster since December - but nothing has been agreed or decided at this stage.
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"The release clause won't come into effect until July, United are interested as Napoli are still offering Kim a new contract."
Kim was key to Napoli winning their first Scudetto in 33 years, appearing in all but two of the team's 35 games. The South Korean international is believed to have a release clause of just under £50m, and if United are successful in their pursuit of the Napoli star, that could benefit Arsenal.
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Domino effect Kim Min-jae
According to LondonWorld, Napoli are lining up Dinos Mavropanos as Kim's replacement if he is allowed to move to United.
While the Greece international remains focused on maintaining Stuttgart's status in the Bundesliga, he will decide his future at the end of the season.
Napoli is not the only club affiliated with the Mavropanos. Indeed, Inter are reportedly considering the former Arsenal player as a replacement for Milan Skriniar, who will join Paris Saint-Germain this summer. Advertisement
Premier League duo Fulham and Wolves are also said to be interested.
And according to LondonWorld, should Mavropanos sign for Arsenal? The player has a sell clause in his contract after leaving the Gunners permanently last summer.
Transfermarkt values ??Mavropanos at £13m, and Arsenal will earn a percentage of that figure.
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