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Expectations continue to be raised that Lee Kang-in could leave Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) for the English Premier League (EPL).
France's Ales Paris shed light on Lee Kang-in's situation on the 3rd (Korea time), saying, `PSG's shocking decision against Lee Kang-in.'
ALESPARI SAYS 'PSG IS NOW INTERESTED TO SELL THIS LEEKIN. It sells, but not necessarily. It looks like a big win to make a decision after the end of the season. Lee Kang-in is already known to be interested in recruiting from the EPL club. Arsenal is one of them.
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France's Culture PSG will have to make an offer worth 22 million euros to recruit Lee Kang-in. Last winter, there were rumors that Arsenal wanted Lee Kang-in, but PSG blocked it even though the player already had a transfer in mind. EPL said Lee Kang-in is the most likely league to head, and other clubs besides Arsenal have also been involved with Lee Kang-in.
France's L'Equipe also said 'PSG will make important decisions about Lee Kang-in' and that Lee Kang-in is now a complete replacement resource. PSG intend to allow his transfer. We do not plan to sell it at a bargain price, but we will meet with the players and make a decision after the end of the season'
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Lee Kang-in's position in the team has been greatly shaken since the winter transfer market this season, raising the possibility of a transfer. After Khvitsa Kvartshelia joined, the offense is effectively fixed as Khvitsa, Bradley Barcola and Usman Dembele. Vitinha and João Neves are also the main players in the midfield, while Lee Kang-in, Warren Zairemeri and Fabian Lewis are competing for one spot. In the previous European Champions League match against Liverpool, he failed to play at all and was greatly shaken in the main competition. Recently, he has not been able to play in games due to injuries, and has not been able to start in major games.
Earlier, the French media also mentioned the possibility of Lee Kang-in leaving Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) several times this summer. France's Score France says the PSG is likely to break up in the summer with some players who have been underperforming this season, including Lee Kang-in. Despite coach Luis Enrique's praise, Lee Kang-in can leave the team. Enrique is having trouble starting him. He also shows good performances at times, but Lee Kang-in is not completely convincing himself. Coach Enrique also said he allowed Lee Kang-in to transfer.
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Along with the possibility of a transfer, several destinations were discussed. The most likely destination was the EPL. Foot 01 said 'Lee Kang-in was outstanding at PSG. But now he has not established himself as a solid starting player in Luis Enrique's mind, and this situation is not sustainable in the long run because he wants more playing time. According to the news, Lee Kang-in's transfer is inevitable. His style of play is drawing attention in the transfer market. We are already monitoring Lee Kang-in's situation in the English Premier League.
The level of transfer fee that PSG wants has also appeared. France's Top Mercato said 'Will Lee Kang-in be recruited to Manchester United?' and '8 players, including Lee Kang-in, are uncertain about their future at PSG. According to the news, the two teams are competing to recruit Lee Kang-in. It's Palace and Manchester United. United are determined to recruit Lee Kang-in. Maybe you should pay 30 million euros (about 48 billion won). The Saudi Arabian club is also keeping an eye on it,' he explained.
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Rumors of an Arsenal transfer are not the first. Earlier in the winter transfer market, James McNicholas, a reporter from The Athletic who is familiar with the news of Arsenal, acknowledged his interest. At the time, McNicholas said 'Asnall could loan overseas players in the January transfer window. One of the names under discussion is Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) striker Lee Kang-in. Lee Kang-in is considering other options even though he regularly plays under Luis Enrique. be open to new challenges.
In April, France's put01 also said 'Arnall wants Lee Kang-in, and PSG allowed the transfer. Lee Kang-in is unlikely to remain on the team this summer. Lee Kang-in failed to find his place under Luis Enrique, playing a utility role and appearing only at the last minute of the game. PSG has decided to make a transfer of any option, including a loan. Arsenal have already begun his negotiations and are attempting to sign him under the leadership of director Andrea Berta.
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One of the notable names in Arsenal's interest in recruiting is director Andrea Berta. Bertha is a recent Arsenal director following Edu Gaspar. Bertha, who was appointed technical director of Atletico in 2013 and began to gain recognition for his scouting ability on the European stage, is leading Arsenal's recruitment anew. Bertha had already paid attention to Lee Kang-in when he left Mallorca in 2023. At that time, Atletico is known to have been more active in recruiting Lee Kang-in than PSG. After two years of unrequited love, it seems that Arsenal are once again preparing to recruit Lee Kang-in.
Along with Arsenal's interest in Lee Kang-in, interest in the summer transfer market is growing. Attention is also focusing on whether Lee Kang-in will seek a reversal with his transfer to the EPL.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
