Superb news IF talks for Kim Min-jae are advanced as South Korean outlet Naver Sports suggest, and they are suggesting that a fee has already been agreed of £17million/€23million.
“As for Kim Min-jae’s transfer, negotiations are underway between Beijing Guoan and the Tottenham club. Both teams are positive about the transfer.” While the transfer fee was suggested, Beijing proposed a higher level of 17 million euros (about 23 billion won), and the two sides are in tune.”
This is, on the face of things, a solid signing for Spurs. Min-jae Kim looks a suitable fit for the Premier League. The “defensive colossus” and “giant” descriptions that have been doing the rounds are somewhat hyperbolic, Kim is 6’3″ (1.91 m) and not to be confused the Peter Crouch’s Asian cousin.
Naver Sports say that a decision won’t be a long time coming, as the Chinese League starts up again on the 25th of July, which places a neat boundary on proceedings. Aged 23-years, Kim Min-jae looks to be an exciting prospect.
The price tag here could be deceptively low for what Tottenham are actually getting. It is highly likely this deal is designed to finally replace Jan Vertonghen.