"Don't give up on life history"
Wouldn't it be a perfect four-character idiom for Lee Kang-in of Paris Saint-Germain (PSG). A situation that was completely unexpected in the early and mid-term of the transfer market, or just early this month, is unfolding around Lee Kang-in. When PSG offered it as a target for sale, no one looked at it, but the atmosphere has changed 180 degrees recently. Arsenal and Manchester United are actively interested. If Lee Kang-in does well, he may move to the EPL stage.
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British media Give Me Sports is actively pursuing the recruitment of PSG midfielder Lee Kang-in on the 19th (Korea time). I have already contacted the PSG club. Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta also wants the transfer negotiations to be completed before the closing of the transfer window.
Prior to this, global soccer media Golcom also said on the 18th that there is a possibility that Lee Kang-in will face a turning point in his new career. It is difficult to secure a position at PSG, but EPL big clubs Arsenal and Manchester United are interested in it. It is true that Arsenal and Manchester United are showing interest in Lee Kang-in quite specifically. Lee Kang-in's new destination can be determined by who sends a more definite proposal first. For now, Arsenal are more active.
It's a remarkable change of situation. Lee Kang-in was evaluated as PSG's representative 'surplus resource' until the summer transfer market opened. Even the PSG club classified Lee Kang-in as a target for sale.
But the market's response was cold. Italy's Serie A Napoli seemed to be a little active, but it didn't even happen. Lee Kang-in seemed to remain surplus at PSG without receiving any love calls.
However, the UEFA Super Cup held on the 14th changed the evaluation of Lee Kang-in. Lee Kang-in was substituted in the second half and scored a strong mid-range shot, providing a clue to a reversal for the team that was trailing 0-2. Thanks to this, PSG was able to win the championship.
Lee Kang-in then started as a side midfielder in the opening match of the French League 1 in the 2025-2026 season against Nantes on the 18th and played 61 minutes, regaining coach Luis Enrique's trust. Although he did not score an offensive point, he was recognized for his good performance by ranking fourth in the team's rating.
In the end, Arsenal and Manchester United, which rediscovered Lee Kang-in's value through this, are rushing to recruit Lee Kang-in before the transfer market ends. The attitude of PSG is important. PSG initially classified Lee Kang-in as a target for sale, but has now changed its position to 'No Sale'. Coach Enrique insisted not to sell Lee Kang-in. However, since it is difficult to see it as a clear starting player yet, if Arsenal or Manchester United make an attractive offer, PSG clubs are likely to agree to the transfer. Attention is focusing on whether Lee Kang-in will find a turning point in his new career in EPL.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
