Lee Kang-in (24, Paris Saint-Germain) is increasingly likely to transfer this summer. Serie A Napoli, which previously belonged to Kim Min-jae, also seems to be keeping an eye on him.

Italian local media 'Napoli Più' reported on the 9th (Korean time) that Napoli is pursuing the acquisition of Kevin De Bruyne (Manchester City) and suddenly mentioned Lee Kang-in as well.

On the same day, 'Corriere dello Sport' also reported, "Napoli wants Lee Kang-in. The left-footed midfielder, who is capable of playing central, wide, and attacking midfielder, fits Napoli's tactics."

'Napoli Calcio' went a step further, noting that "Antonio Conte, the Napoli coach, is paying attention to Lee Kang-in's skills," claiming that there is quite a high level of interest.

While his main position is attacking midfielder, Napoli seems to have placed Lee Kang-in on their acquisition list, also valuing his ability to play as a second striker and right winger.

The German transfer market specialist site 'Transfermarkt' estimated Lee Kang-in's value at 30 million euros (approximately 47.1 billion won), while PSG is demanding at least 40 million euros (approximately 62.9 billion won).

On the other hand, Napoli is reported to hope for a transfer fee of less than 25 million euros (approximately 39.3 billion won). There are speculations that negotiations may face challenges due to the discrepancy in transfer fees.

Lee Kang-in was previously linked to Napoli last summer. At that time, PSG proposed to swap some players, including Lee Kang-in, while trying to acquire Napoli striker Victor Osimhen, but negotiations fell through as Napoli rejected the offer.

The atmosphere suggests that Napoli still retains interest in Lee Kang-in. After the appointment of Coach Conte, who is looking to strengthen the creative midfielders, Lee Kang-in has been included in the list once again.

There is also ongoing interest from English Premier League Arsenal toward Lee Kang-in. 'ESPN' reported on the 9th, citing British 'The Sun,' that "Arsenal is once again showing interest in Lee Kang-in." Previously, Spanish media 'Estadio Deportivo' also reported, "Mikel Arteta wants Lee Kang-in. An official offer has already been sent to PSG. Signing him may just be a matter of time."

Arsenal's new director, Andrea Berta, has been someone who wanted Lee Kang-in since his time at Atletico Madrid. At that time, Lee Kang-in's transfer to PSG led to the collapse of the deal. Berta still seems to hold a high opinion of his potential.

Recently, Lee Kang-in's social media activity has fueled transfer rumors. He removed the 'PSG' phrase from his Instagram profile. Additionally, he has not posted PSG-related content for nearly two months, leading some fans to interpret these signs as a signal of an impending transfer.

However, opinions have emerged that it is difficult to conclude this, as other information related to South Korea and others has also been deleted.

Another background for the transfer rumors is the weakening of his position within the team. Lee Kang-in has been on the bench for four consecutive matches from the first leg of the UEFA Champions League quarterfinal to the second leg of the semifinals. He has also frequently appeared as a substitute in the league and seems to be falling behind in the competition for a starting spot.

French media report that Lee Kang-in has been excluded from Coach Luis Enrique's tactical plans.

Coach Enrique has emphasized competition among resources in the second line after the departure of key players like Kylian Mbappe. Lee Kang-in made a strong impression by recording 6 goals and 6 assists in the early part of the season, but his standing has quickly diminished after an injury.

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