Manchester United report: First signing of the season 'fully agreed'

Mark White
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Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag arrives prior to the Premier League match between Manchester United and Wolverhampton Wanderers at Old Trafford on May 13, 2023 in Manchester, England.
Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag arrives prior to the Premier League match between Manchester United and Wolverhampton Wanderers at Old Trafford on May 13, 2023 in Manchester, England.
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Manchester United have already completed their first signing of the summer transfer window, according to one report.

The Red Devils' season only just ended, with the FA Cup final defeat at the hands of Manchester City. Pep Guardiola's men are just one win away from equalling Manchester United's famous 1999 Treble, with Wembley's Cup final showing just how far United have to go to match their neighbours' strength in depth.

Lisandro Martinez has been missing for the run-in under Erik Ten Hag – and now, it seems the Dutchman has made the centre of defence his priority once more with an imminent signing.

Lisandro Martinez of Manchester United during the Premier League match between Manchester United and Brighton & Hove Albion at Old Trafford on August 07, 2022 in Manchester, England
Lisandro Martinez of Manchester United during the Premier League match between Manchester United and Brighton & Hove Albion at Old Trafford on August 07, 2022 in Manchester, England

Corriere dello Sport in Italy claims that United's first signing of the window, Kim Min-jae from Napoli, has already been agreed. The report states that the club will speak to Kim and his agents again this week ahead of a medical and documentation to be signed.

The deal won't be made official just yet, however, due to a clause in the South Korean's current contract.

From July 1, Kim has a €60 million (£51.6m) release clause, according to the source. This is what Manchester United have agreed to trigger, with Tuttomercatoweb claiming that the 20-time English champions have also agreed a €3m settlement to sort this deal quickly.

Kim only moved to Napoli last summer from Fenerbahce in a deal believed to be worth around €18m.

Napoli's Kim Min-Jae celebrating their Serie A title win
Napoli's Kim Min-Jae celebrating their Serie A title win

The move for Kim will likely relegate Raphael Varane to being cover, with the Frenchman having suffered with injury issues during his time at Old Trafford. Harry Maguire is expected to leave the club.

Kim is valued at €50m by Transfermarkt.

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Manchester United transfer news is doing the rounds, with the Red Devils said to be in the market for several stars this summer.

Ten Hag wants a new striker. Atalanta striker Rasmus Hojlund has been linked with a £40m move, while Mohammed Kudus would cost as much, too. Kim Min-jae is seriously linked, while Mason Mount continues to be rumoured, too. Incredibly, Neymar has been linked as well.

United have also been reported to have interest in US midfielder Taylor Booth, while Adrian Rabiot has been linked, too.