There are a series of news that Lee Kang-in (22, Paris Saint-Germain) is receiving attention from English Premier League (EPL) clubs. Since it has not been a season since he moved to PSG, a world-class club, the possibility of his transfer right away will be slim, but EPL clubs seem to be keeping an eye on Lee Kang-in’s talent and growth.
France’s Sport said on the 19th (Korea time), “PSG and South Korea’s star player Lee Kang-in are attracting attention from several EPL clubs,” adding, “EPL clubs have already expressed their intention to recruit Lee Kang-in. The recruitment of Lee Kang-in could be a move that could greatly expand the club’s position in Asia.” 메이저 토토사이트
Prior to this, reporter Ekrem Konur, an expert on the transfer of European football, also reported on the interest of EPL clubs in Lee Kang-in. Sport also quoted reporter Konur’s comments and reported that “several EPL clubs are showing interest.”
The specific name of the club has not been disclosed, but the common report that multiple clubs, not one, are interested suggests a lot. Especially in the case of players who have just moved to a new team, it is all the more meaningful that other clubs’ interests are bound to drop that much.
Lee Kang-in was already loved by EPL clubs in the transfer market last summer, when he was a member of Mallorca. The most active team was Aston Villa, and Newcastle United was also a club that entered the race to recruit Lee Kang-in. Aston Villa are currently ranked third in the English Premier League (EPL), and Newcastle United is also the sixth team. As these teams are constantly strengthening their power, interest in Lee Kang-in is also likely to continue. In addition to the two teams, other EPL clubs are also interested in Lee Kang-in’s talent.
“Lee has been recognized as one of the best dribblers in Spain’s Primera Liga. He is struggling to display stellar performance in the French Ligue 1. However, he has not reached the level of performance he displayed in Majorca yet,” Sport said. “However, Lee is enjoying immense popularity in his home country on par with Son Heung-min (Tottenham). It is a valuable resource for PSG teams as well.”
However, even if the interest of EPL clubs continues, it is very unlikely that the transfer will be realized immediately. This is because Lee Kang-in is drawing attention as a key resource for PSG and a resource to lead the future across the side and the midfield. From PSG’s point of view, it is unlikely to leave open the possibility of Lee Kang-in’s transfer, which has just been recruited. There are still many remaining contracts until June 2028.
The media also said, “PSG has invested 22 million euros (about 31.6 billion won) in recruiting Lee Kang-in. At the moment, it is unlikely that Lee Kang-in will leave PSG. Lee Kang-in, who is versatile enough to play offensive midfielders and wingers, will gain the full confidence of Coach Luis Enrique, at least for the time being.”
Instead, if Lee Kang-in wants to take on a new challenge, the possibility of advancing to the EPL is open. PSG is also a global club, but EPL can be an attractive challenge for Lee Kang-in in that the league itself is a global stage. With the skills and potential shown in PSG, EPL clubs’ interest in the EPL is likely to get hotter and hotter in the future. It also means that Lee Kang-in’s options will be so diverse.