World Cup star ‘disturbed’ by Premier League link with Man Utd interested

Manchester United target Kim Min-jae has admitted he's "disturbed" by reports linking him with a move to the Premier League, with Tottenham also said to be interested.

The South Korean defender, who plays club football for Napoli, was one of his country's standout stars at the World Cup prior to their defeat to Brazil in the round of 16.

He only signed for Napoli in the summer but his impressive form has attracted the attention of some of Europe's biggest clubs, though Kim insists the speculation surrounding his future is making him uncomfortable.

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"There are a lot of transfer stories around me, but I’ve only been at Napoli for six months," he said during a recent TV appearance.

"I’ve avoided interviews, and one of the reasons is that the rumours about me disturb me."

United are on the lookout for a new central defender, particularly with Harry Maguire's long-term future at the club now in serious doubt, and it's understood they're mulling over a January approach for Kim.

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Tottenham are also considering a move, and may have the upper hand on United given the fact they have Kim's international team-mate Son Heung-min in their midst.

Antonio Conte has made no secret of his desire for Tottenham to bring in some fresh talent and Kim could be the perfect long-term partner for Cristian Romero in central defence, particularly with Clement Lenglet heading back to Barcelona at the end of the season.

The London club have also been linked with Croatian starlet Josko Gvardiol, though they could be priced out of a move with the likes of Chelsea, Manchester City and Real Madrid also monitoring the 20-year-old.

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