Newcastle United currently negotiating with Seria A club to sign £42m defender in 15 days

Newcastle United are interested in signing South Korean international defender Kim Min-Jae.

Former Napoli sporting director Carlo Jacomuzzi (via Area Napoli) claims that the Premier League giants are monitoring the 26-year-old Napoli defender and may make a move at the end of the season.

Newcastle currently has one of the best defenses in the Premier League, but they can always improve, and the South Korean could be a good addition.

The Magpies could use a good defensive partner for Sven Botman, and Min-Jae fits the bill.

The 26-year-old joined Napoli at the start of the season and has excelled for the Italian club. Napoli is currently leading Serie A and is expected to win the Scudetto at the end of the season. This season, players like Min-Jae, Victor Osimhen, and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia have been crucial to their success.

The South Korean defender has been linked with a number of other clubs, and it remains to be seen whether Newcastle will be able to hold off the competition and secure his services. The Magpies could compete in the Champions League next season, and they will undoubtedly require more quality in their squad to navigate European football.

Newcastle have the funds to make the signing, and the presence of a release clause in the South Korean’s contract will only make things easier for the Premier League club.

According to reports, the defender’s contract includes a release clause worth around £42 million that can be exercised within the first 15 days of the summer transfer window.

The South Korean is at the pinnacle of his career and possesses the qualities required to succeed in the Premier League. His release clause could be a steal if he can quickly adapt to English football and help Newcastle improve further.