LIVE from Fabrizio Romano: Manchester United are finalizing the medical for their stunning £100m striker signing.
The deal includes installment payments, allowing United to pursue two more key targets. Ruben Amorim is pleased with the signing as the official announcement is underway.
This summer is crucial for Manchester United. The club understands the importance of a successful transfer window, balancing new signings with necessary departures.
Though Ruben Amorim’s time in England hasn’t been remarkable yet, this season could mark a turning point.
United’s squad faces many challenges that won’t be fixed with just one transfer window. Still, they’ve already made a start by signing Matheus Cunha from Wolves.
According to TBR Football, United now have a strong opportunity to sign Bayern Munich defender Kim Min-jae. The South Korean looks unlikely to stay at Bayern, making him a potential addition to strengthen United’s defense.
Besides United, clubs like Manchester City, Chelsea, Tottenham, Liverpool, and Newcastle have been informed of Kim’s availability. Although he had a solid season under Vincent Kompany, Bayern’s arrival of Jonathan Tah may reduce his playing time.
Bayern paid around £51m for Kim in 2023 from Napoli, so United would likely have to match that to secure him. However, United may not prioritize this signing given other squad needs.
Despite Amorim favoring a three-center-back system, United already have plenty of options: Harry Maguire, Lisandro Martinez, Matthijs de Ligt, Leny Yoro, Ayden Heaven, and Noussair Mazraoui. This area is one of the few where United don’t urgently need reinforcements.
With many clubs interested and no bargain price expected, pursuing Kim Min-jae might not make sporting or financial sense.
Historically, United’s transfer windows have been unpredictable, so it remains uncertain whether they will push for Kim. Time will reveal how this transfer saga unfolds.
