Betfair received a flurry of bets on the South Korean defender landing at Old Trafford this summer after speculation of his future intensified.
This season, the 26-year-old center back helped Napoli snap a 33-year drought for a Serie A championship, but it appears he may be leaving the team after just one season. In his 36 games for the Neopolitans, he scored twice as they won the Scudetto. While Kim’s moves are reportedly being watched by Newcastle and Paris Saint-Germain as well, United has been mostly associated with him.
Kim’s rise to prominence has come quickly after spending just two years in European football.
Following a two-year stint in the Chinese Super League with Beijing Guoan, Kim signed for Turkish giants Fenerbahce for around £2.5million.
After paying £15.5 million for his services in the summer, Napoli may be in for a windfall following his stellar Italian season. Harry Maguire’s time at Old Trafford may be coming to an end with his arrival. Under manager Erik ten Hag, who has chosen Lisandro Martinez and Raphael Varane as his preferred defense duo, Maguire has played a minor part.
