A source at Il Mattino shared that Manchester United enlisted to complete a rookie double when approaching Napoli
Kim Min-jae has been linked with a move to Old Trafford in the summer. Manchester United have considered the 26-year-old defensive star an important target in the next transfer window.
Notably, talks between the two clubs for Kim also mentioned Victor Osimhen, another Napoli target that has been targeted by Man Utd. The Red Devils first expressed interest with Osimhen in August last year and Napoli are ready to sell people if they receive a reasonable price.
Man Utd scouts watched Napoli’s Champions League clash with Milan last month. The 24-year-old is highly regarded by the Reds’ transfer directors and he tops the shortlist.
A source at Napoli-based Il Mattino confirmed that Man Utd is in an extremely important position to recruit. Osimhen. Their interest increased because Newcastle United and Paris Saint-Germain were tracking the Nigerian striker. Chelsea also sent scouts to track the former star Lille in the defeat against Monza.
The report continues revealing the same figures involved in persuading Kim to join Man Utd are trying to make the Osimhen deal a reality.
Indeed, the source added that Osimhen was starting to get distracted by calls from Premier League clubs. It is becoming more and more likely that Napoli will sell the mainstay in the summer 2023.