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Did Korean genius midfielder Lee Kang-in (24, Paris Saint-Germain) get a clear offer.
It has been reported that Lee Kang-in is seeking a transfer possibility with about 10 days left before the European summer transfer market closes. Regarding Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), Loic Tanzi (L'Equipe), who is considered the so-called 「1 Tier Reporter」, reported on the 20th (Korea time) 'Lee Kang-in has gained positive playing time in two games earlier in the season, but wants to know his options in the transfer market'
Tanji said, "After Lee Kang-in scored a chasing goal to lead his team to a victory over Tottenham in the European Super Cup final, his future was considered to have been set. PSG made it clear that it had no intention of breaking up with Lee Kang-in even as the summer transfer market closed, and the players' aides supported the club's decision`However, recently Lee Kang-in has begun to reflect again on his future.'
"Lee Kang-in wants to receive more playing time and attention this season, which is marked by the World Cup." The attacking midfielder has undergone major changes in utilization and playing records since Khvicha Kravatskhelia was recruited in January. He played in the first 37 games of the 2024-2025 season, but later played in only 8 out of 21 games until the Club World Cup. In particular, PSG coach Luis Enrique no longer trusts Lee Kang-in in big games. He played for only 19 minutes against Liverpool in the round of 16 in the European Champions League. This reality is a factor that makes Lee Kang-in consider a transfer," he said, explaining the background of his search for a transfer.
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Tanji also said that `Lee Kang-in is looking at all options late in the (transfer market) because he sensed that the transfer market was starting to heat up around him.' It can be assumed that a specific interest or offer has been received from a specific club. No one is interested, but there is no way that they will seek a transfer possibility.
However, the transfer is not expected to be easy. Journalist Tanji said, `A number of Premier League clubs have already expressed their interest. Serie A Napoli also showed interest"Will this be enough to open the door for PSG team management to recruit?" That is not the case with the current trend. PSG has established its commitment to protect Lee Kang-in in recent weeks. You will need a very attractive offer to change the leadership's mind,' he said, reporting that PSG will not move with any transfer fee.
Lee Kang-in moved to PSG from Mallorca for a transfer fee of 22 million euros in August 2023 and played for two seasons. Starting in the second half of the 2024-2025 season, he lost his starting position. He played only a supporting role in 'strongest squad', which achieved the first treble in the club's history. Usman Dembele, Desiree Doue and Kravatskhelia were in the attack, while Lewis, Vitinya and João Neves were in the midfield. With the team rolling like a cogwheel, there was not much room for Lee Kang-in to play. Playing for the best team in Europe may be satisfied with winning a total of eight trophies in two years, but Lee Kang-in seems to want a team that can play as the lead.
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Lee Kang-in has been connected to Napoli, Manchester United, Arsenal, Crystal Palace and Newcastle. France 'Sport' reported that Palace are willing to pay 30 million euros to recruit Lee Kang-in. Palace urgently need a replacement as Eberich Eze, the main attacking midfielder, is set to go to Tottenham.
As Hwang Hee-chan (Wolverhampton) is also on the list of Palace recruitment as a replacement for long-term injured Palace winger Eddie Nketiah, it cannot be ruled out that the Korean duo will be seen sharing the same boat in the EPL ahead of the 2026 North-China World Cup. Hwang Hee-chan lost his starting position after manager Vitor Pereira took over during last season. In the EPL opening game (0-4 loss) against Manchester City on the 17th, he played for only nine minutes as a substitute in the second half.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.