Everton set to scout Fenerbahce defender Kim Min-Jea until end of season
Everton will reportedly scout Fenerbahce defender Kim Min-Jea until end of the current season.
According to Turkish media outlet Fanatik, the 25-year-old has a £19million release clause in his contract.
Tottenham Hotspur and Napoli are believed to be the other clubs keen on signing the South Korea international in the summer.
Fenerbache are not prepared to let the defender for leave for a fee lower than his buyout clause.
Good move?
Playing in the Turkish league is a completely different ball game in comparison to the Premier League.
The expectations and the level of quality in the English top flight are now at an all-time high.
Many overseas players appear to have all the credentials before joining, but have failed to hit the ground running.
In terms of Min-Jea, he appears to be the right fit for the Toffees as he’s a good defender and is also adept at bringing the ball out of defence.
He’s got a good passing range and is a decent ball-playing defender – which is a prerogative in today’s day and age.
With Yerry Mina likely to leave and Michael Keane putting in a series of below average performances, it’s imperative for the club to land a defender or two this summer.
If the scouts seem impressed with the South Korean, then by all means, he should be brought to Goodison Park.
In other Everton news, a football finance expert has made a claim on the new Toffees stadium amid a major £300m development in the last week.
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