Everton among clubs chasing 'Monster' South Korea defender Kim Min-jae

18-Jun-2020 07:00:42 | The Guardian

Beijing Guoan player in line to join Premier League club
Watford and Southampton among other interested teams

Kim Min-jae, the South Korea centre-half and one of the rising stars of football in Asia, is primed to move to the Premier League, with Everton having registered a firm interest and other clubs watching his situation. The 23-year-old, nicknamed “the Monster” because of his 6ft 3in frame and ability to dominate physically, is valued at £13.5m by Beijing Guoan, who are prepared to sell.

A host of clubs in mainland Europe want Kim, including RB Leipzig, Lazio, Porto and PSV Eindhoven, but his idea is to come to England. Watford have tried to sign him in the past and remain interested and Southampton are among the others to have inquired.

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Everton among clubs chasing 'Monster' South Korea defender Kim Min-jae