The transfer rumors of Lee Kang-in (23) from Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) to the English Premier League (EPL) are resurfacing.
Matteo Moreto from the Spanish media 'Relevo' reported on the 16th (Korean time) that 'Spanish agent Javier Garrido visited England and contacted Manchester United, Aston Villa, and Everton. Among his client players are Lee Kang-in, Abde Ezzalzouli (22, Real Betis), Harvey Gera (21, Valencia), Iñaki Peña (24, Barcelona), and Jesús Fortea (19, Real Madrid). It is necessary to pay attention to their situations during the summer transfer market.'
Lee Kang-in's position in PSG has been shaky since the mid-season of this year. Under manager Luis Enrique, he has increasingly been used as a substitute and has been unable to secure starting opportunities in recent key matches, raising concerns.
The French media 'Foot01' reported on the 5th that 'PSG has decided to part ways with Lee Kang-in this summer. The coming weeks will be his last at PSG.' It added, 'He has never won the starting competition at PSG and has not established himself as a key player under manager Luis Enrique.'
Another French media outlet, 'Sport,' provided a similar analysis, stating, 'PSG brought Lee Kang-in in with high expectations, but tactically, they have not seen the desired benefits. With Barcelona, Dembélé, and Due receiving more opportunities, PSG is actively considering Lee Kang-in's transfer.'
This is not the first time Lee Kang-in's transfer to the EPL has emerged.
Global sports media 'On the Minute' reported last January that 'Manchester United and Newcastle United showed interest in acquiring Lee Kang-in,' adding, 'Tottenham and Nottingham Forest also joined the transfer competition with an offer of 40 million euros (about 60.3 billion won).'
Interest from EPL clubs has continued. Last summer, reports emerged that Newcastle and an unnamed EPL club were pursuing Lee Kang-in's acquisition, but at that time PSG considered him a key asset and did not contemplate a sale. However, this summer transfer market could see a significant change.
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