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Kim Min-Jae is being pursued by both Manchester United and PSG

Preliminary transfer negotiations between Kim Min-Jae and Â鶹APP Saint-Germain have taken place as demand for the Napoli defender grows.

Kim, 26, caught attention at the World Cup with his efforts for South Korea. Since then, he has been heavily linked with Manchester United. The former Fenerbahce player was also a key member of the Napoli squad that won the Serie A championship earlier this month.

Despite his want to strengthen other aspects of his team, Erik ten Hag is prioritizing the acquisition of a top striker this summer. Earlier this week, it was asserted that United had spoken with Kim’s representatives; however, PSG has also done so.

The Ligue 1 powerhouses reportedly have Kim on their summer wishlist as well and have already taken action by contacting the defender’s management, according to the French publication RMC Sport.

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Kim’s group met with Luis Campos, the sporting director of PSG after they spoke with Manchester United. However, it has been emphasized once more that Kim would prefer a transfer to the Premier League if he were to leave Napoli after just a year in Italy.

The Napoli star, who ‘dreams’ of playing in the Premier League, reportedly already has a ‘colossal’ contract offer from Manchester United, according to reports from earlier in the week. There may be a release clause in Kim’s current contract worth €50 million (£43 million). However, the player’s agent has disputed that a deal has been reached with the Red Devils.

The protracted takeover dispute is reportedly impeding transfer preparations for Manchester United, despite the fact that the club needs to strengthen its team this summer to build on Ten Hag’s debut campaign as manager.

The Glazer family hasn’t said whether or not they will sell out at Old Trafford, despite having made the announcement that they were looking for “strategic alternatives” some six months ago.

It had appeared earlier this week that Ineos CEO Sir Jim Ratcliffe was poised to reach a deal that would have allowed Avram and Joel Glazer to keep a small ownership part in the club after three rounds of negotiations.