Manchester United ready to replace Harry Maguire with Serie A champion - report
The clock is ticking on Harry Maguire's future at Old Trafford as the Red Devils set sights on his replacement.
Kim Min-jae.<p>Manchester United are considering a summer transfer bid for Napoli defender Kim Min-jae according to latest reports.</p>
With Harry Maguire potentially on his way out of Old Trafford at the end of the season, manager Erik ten Hag is on the lookout for alternatives.
<p>The Red Devils have largely relied on Lisandro Martinez and Raphael Varane this season, with Maguire going on to make just 14 Premier League appearances. </p>
<p>According to Italian news outlet <em>Corriere dello Sport</em>, United will be looking to add Napoli's Min-jae to their defensive arsenal this summer.</p>
The South Korea international arrived at the Serie A club from Fenerbahce last July for just over £15million.
The 26-year-old was brought in as a replacement for Kalidou Koulibaly and he certainly lived up to the hype as he helped Gli Azzurri to their first league crown since 1990.
Min-jae made 32 Serie A appearances this season and 42 across all competitions. He has also contributed with two goals.
Manchester United are reportedly planning to splash over £50million on the defender. However, their decision to pursue the player will also rest on whether they are able to offload Maguire at the end of the season.
<p>The England international has endured another poor campaign, with Ten Hag going as far as replacing Maguire with left-back Luke Shaw in central defence in recent outings.</p>
<p>Maguire did not feature last Sunday as Man United fell to a 1-0 defeat away against West Ham. The result leaves the club just one point ahead of Liverpool in the race for the top four.</p>
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