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Kim Min-jae has been nicknamed 'the monster' and hailed as the 'best centre back in the world' by his Napoli manager… after conquering Serie A the £56m-rated South Korean could soon complete a move to Man United

Manchester United are reportedly closing in on the signing of Napoli's Kim Min-jae, with the newly crowned Serie A champions looking likely to lose one of their prized assets this summer.

The South Korea international has long been one of the Red Devils' key targets as Erik ten Hag looks to strengthen his central defensive options this summer.

Reports have suggested United could trigger the £40million release clause in Kim's contract to take the 26-year-old to Old Trafford.

A move to the Premier League giants would continue Kim's upward trajectory in recent years, with the defender having impressed since moving to Europe.