Arsenal’s transfer target Compared to Van Dijk
Arsenal target Asian defensive Compared to Van Dijk as they plan to fortify their defence. With many games lost at the defensive end, Mikel Arteta is definitely shopping for a Centre back that meets his specifications.
Kim Min-Jae has been labelled Asia’s answer to Virgil van Dijk. Nicknamed ‘The Monster’ and compared to arguably the greatest and most complete centre-half of the last ten years, this little-known South Korea international would certainly arrive in England with a lot of expectation on his shoulders.
According sports news by A Bola, Arsenal are interested in snapping up the 23-year-old, who has just 18 months left on his contract at Chinese Super League outfit Beijing Gouan.
It is no secret that the Gunners are scouring the market for a commanding, yet classy centre-half capable of forging a partnership with William Saliba for years to come.
Kim is totally unproven in Europe let alone England, Heung Min-Son’s international team-mate certainly ticks a lot of boxes at the Emirates.
He has the technical ability Arteta, a disciple of Pep Guardiola, is looking for, while possessing the strength, pace and physique required to shine in the Premier League.
Though Kim will know that, if his Arsenal career begins with a shaky moment or two, that Van Dijk comparison will soon become a stick with which to beat him.
“As a defender, I cannot make any mistakes. A clean sheet is very important. If we don’t allow goals, we don’t lose and it gives us the chance to win,” Kim told AFC last year.
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