Saudi oil money is insane. Superstars representing Korean football, Son Heung-min (33, Tottenham), Kim Min-jae (29, Bayern Munich), and Lee Kang-in (24, PSG) are all rumored to be transferring to Saudi Arabia.

'ESPN' reported on the 13th, "The summer transfer window for the Saudi league will open on July 20. Son Heung-min, a 32-year-old forward for the Korean national team, is expected to be one of the many targets."

Among the clubs in Saudi Arabia, the prestigious Al Hilal and Al Nassr want Son Heung-min. The British 'The Sun' noted, "Son Heung-min is likely to transfer to several clubs in the Saudi Professional League. Al Nassr is eyeing Son Heung-min as a successor to Cristiano Ronaldo. They are considering accepting a large offer from Tottenham."

Saudi Professional League clubs back by Saudi sovereign wealth funds are splashing enormous oil money on transfer fees. It is known that prestigious teams like Al Nassr, Al Ittihad, and Al Hilal all desire Son Heung-min.

Even Al Nassr wants Kim Min-jae and Lee Kang-in. French 'Sport Zone' reported on the 10th, "Saudi Professional League's Al Nassr has begun negotiations to acquire Korean national team attacking midfielder Lee Kang-in from PSG. Lee Kang-in transferred from La Liga's Mallorca to Ligue 1 champion PSG two years ago. PSG acquired Lee Kang-in to inject youth and creativity into the team following Neymar's departure."

This is a shocking fact. If Al Nassr successfully acquires the three-star players of the Korean national team, they will reinforce their attack, midfield, and defense all at once. It would create a phenomenon where the core three players of the Korean national team play on the same team.

Son Heung-min capped his Tottenham career with a UEFA Europa League title. Kim Min-jae is a Bundesliga champion. Lee Kang-in triumphed in the UEFA Champions League with PSG. All three players, who concluded their careers with championships in Europe, have received offers from Saudi Arabia.

The Saudi league is usually a league where players receive enormous sums of money late in their careers. Thus, the rumors surrounding Son Heung-min's transfer are not surprising. However, the speculation about the 24-year-old Lee Kang-in going to Saudi Arabia is shocking. Notably, Al Nassr is the team Cristiano Ronaldo plays for. Al Nassr, which recently notified Sadio Mané of his departure, is attempting to reform through Lee Kang-in.

Additionally, reports have emerged that Al Nassr also wants Kim Min-jae. French 'Foot Mercato' reported on the 13th, "The Saudi Professional League giant Al Nassr is actively pursuing the acquisition of Bayern Munich defender Kim Min-jae. The Korean center-back, who joined Bayern Munich last year for 50 million euros (approximately 7.89 billion won) from Napoli, has appeared in 27 matches for his current team to secure the Bundesliga championship last season."

The outlet reported, "Despite Kim Min-jae suffering an Achilles injury early in the season, he has been a key player in Bayern's defense. With the acquisition of Jonathan Tah from Bayer Leverkusen, manager Vincent Kompany may allow Kim Min-jae to move. Currently, Al Nassr is negotiating to bring Kim Min-jae in."

If Al Nassr acquires Kim Min-jae, they could resolve their defensive issues all at once. Kim Min-jae has been embroiled in transfer rumors this summer more than once. However, prominent European clubs such as Juventus, Liverpool, Newcastle, and Inter Milan have been mentioned. The talk of a move to the Saudi league is new.

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