Arsenal could benefit from Kim Min-Jae’s transfer to Manchester United

Arsenal could benefit from a domino effect if Manchester United successfully attempts to sign Napoli centre-back Kim Min-Jae.

The South Korean defender joined the Serie A champions last summer to replace Kalidou Koulibaly, who left for Chelsea.

He instantly slotted in and became a force in the heart of the Partenopei’s defence, helping them to a first Scudetto since the 1989/90 season.

Aurelio De Laurentiis repelled every attempt for other clubs to poach the Asian away from the club in January, just six months into his time in Italy.

Min-Jae’s transfer domino effect

According to Football365, the 26-year-old has a £42m release clause, and transfer expert Fabrizio Romano confirmed it would become active in July.

Erik Ten Hag is pushing for the club’s hierarchy to meet this valuation and snap up one of Europe’s most sought-after players. There is a planned departure of unwanted stars at Old Trafford, with centre-backs, Axel Tuanzebe and Phil Jones confirmed departures.

SportBible reports that rival Arsenal are set to benefit from the transfer if it happens, as one of their wantaway players is eyed by the Neapolitans as a replacement.

According to LondonWorld, if Kim departs, Napoli will move for Gunners defender Dinos Mavropanos, on loan at German club Stuttgart.

The Greek defender is surplus to requirements at the Emirates Stadium as Mikel Arteta plans a summer clearout and revitalisation of his squad to compete on all fronts next season.

Ten Hag draws striker’s shortlist

The defence is not Erik Ten Hag’s only target this summer. He has also emphasised the need for a striker to get the team's goals.

Sports Brief reported that he drew a striker’s shortlist for Manchester United, including Tottenham striker Harry Kane and Victor Osimhen.

Those are expensive options, and should they not get them, he has Atalanta’s Rasmus Hojland and former Chelsea striker Tammy Abraham on the list.