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Arsenal wants Lee Kang-in. The director and sports director stepped up.
Britain's The Sun reported Arsenal's interest in Lee Kang-in through exclusive news on the 6th (Korea time).
The Sun is considering a move to recruit Lee Kang-in. Coach Mikel Arteta showed interest in Lee Kang-in in January, and director Andrea Berta will encourage him to make room for Lee Kang-in. Bertha was also offered a transfer from Atletico Madrid when Lee Kang-in headed to PSG from Mallorca in 2023. Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) also wants to transfer, so there is a possibility that the transfer will be made quickly. If so, Lee Kang-in can also participate in Arsenal's pre-season tour.
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Lee Kang-in recently received great attention for his possible transfer. Lee Kang-in's shaky position was the cause. Starting from the winter transfer market, the team's position has been greatly shaken. 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 due to injuries, and rumors of a transfer have begun to be mentioned as he has not been able to start in major games.
Lee Kang-in's SNS profile also drew attention. Lee Kang-in modified his SNS account profile on the 6th and deleted all phrases about PSG. Initially, Lee Kang-in's SNS account included a color circle symbolizing PSG along with a tag on his team PSG, but all of these phrases disappeared. Rumors of a transfer have been strengthened. When Lee Kang-in left Mallorca in 2023, he also deleted Mallorca team tags and club introductions, hinting at a transfer. At that time, news of the PSG transfer agreement appeared along with the change in profile, confirming the transfer.
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French media have already acknowledged the possibility of Lee Kang-in's transfer. France's leading newspaper L'Equipe also said, "'PSG will make an important decision on 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'
France's Ales-Parido 'PSG now appears interested in selling Lee Kang-in. 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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This is not the first time Arsenal's interest in Lee Kang-in. The possibility of recruiting Arsenal was also discussed in the transfer market last winter. James McNicholas, a reporter for The Athletic who is familiar with Arsenal news, has 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.
In addition to constant interest, the recruitment rumor includes the interest of Arteta and Berta director for Lee Kang-in, and expectations for Arsenal's plan to recruit Lee Kang-in have increased in earnest.
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Meanwhile, Lee Kang-in was expected to be difficult to play in the second round of the European Champions League semifinals between PSG and Arsenal along with recent injuries, but he returned to training and increased his chances of playing. If Lee Kang-in plays against Arsenal, Arteta, who leads the opposing team, will also watch his performance with interest.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
