FIFA World Cup 2022: South Korea vs Uruguay, all eyes on Kim Min-jae as his transfer window nears

South Korea will face off against Uruguay in the world cup debut match. All eyes are on Son's international teammate Kim Min-jae as the transfer window for the latter is nearby.

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Thursday will be the day when Spurs fans will keep an eagle's eye on Son Heung-min's world cup proceedings. The South Korean footballer suffered a fracture on his face just two weeks ahead of the world cup 2022. The English football club is known for boosting its defensive options, and one of them is Kim Min-jae.


What is the transfer interest of defender Kim Min-jae?

The center-back, who plays for the South Korean National Team and Napoli club, joined the Turkish football club Fenerbahce in 2021 summer. However, he had been in the news as a prime target for Spurs in the transfer window of January 2021. The Spurs have been following him for the past year but did not make any move.

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However, after spending a year at the Turkish football club, the South Korean footballer again comes under Tottenham's radar.
Spurs continued to track him as he was a potential player of interest. Kim then signed a deal with Napoli and helped the club reach the top of the Serie A table.


As the January transfer window is around the corner, Spurs are again being linked to making a move to sign Kim as their center-back.

FAQs:

  1. How much Spurs are willing to pay Kim Min jae?
    As per reports, Tottenham Hotspur Football Club is willing to pay £ 43 million for the release clause to sign Kim Min jae.
  2. What was the transfer fee of Kim to the Fenerbahce football club?
    Kim signed a four-year contract with Fenerbahce with a staggering transfer fee of €3 million.
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