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Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) striker Lee Kang-in (25) is receiving Tottenham's attention after Atletico Madrid.
The British 'Team Talk' reported on the 26th (local time) that "Tottenham contacted PSG to recruit Lee Kang-in this month."
Tottenham reportedly made a concrete move beyond mere interest. The media said, "With Son Heung-min's success, Tottenham, which has a high understanding of the Korean market, has explored the possibility of Lee Kang-in's loan transfer." Tottenham, which sent ace Son Heung-min to LA FC this season, is looking for versatile offensive resources to and from wingers, front lines and midfielders, and has selected Lee Kang-in as the right person.
But PSG's response was cold. The media said, "PSG reacted quickly and decisively to Tottenham's proposal. "I notified Lee Kang-in that I would not allow him to leave," he said.
The decisive factor that prevented Lee Kang-in's transfer is Luis Enrique. The media said, "Coach Enrique is a 'strong supporter' of Lee Kang-in. Although his playing time has been up and down this season, he still sees him as an important part of the squad."
Lee Kang-in's return to Spain's La Liga, his home stage, was also canceled. The media explained, "Atletico Madrid also inquired to bring back Lee Kang-in from Valencia to La Liga, but PSG delivered a firm refusal as it did to Tottenham."
Atletico's heart for Lee Kang-in is the same as the "clap love" that has been going on for years. The most specific recruitment attempt came in 2023, when he was in Mallorca. In January of that year, he sent his first official offer in the winter transfer market, but it was canceled due to Majorca's opposition, and in the summer, he was the top recruitment priority under Simeone's approval. At that time, he was on the verge of a trade agreement, including cash and prospects, but negotiations eventually broke down because he could not narrow his disagreement with Mallorca, who wanted full cash for the transfer fee. Since then, Lee Kang-in has worn a PSG uniform.
First of all, rumors of Lee Kang-in's transfer in the January transfer market seem to end with PSG's "iron wall defense." The media expressed that "PSG has closed its doors completely."
However, there is room. "The situation may vary depending on how Lee Kang-in judges his long-term future at PSG," the media quoted an insider as saying. "The situation can be reevaluated in the upcoming summer transfer market, which leaves Tottenham with hope for a future deal."
In the end, Lee Kang-in is expected to remain in Paris during the second half of this season and continue his competition for the starting lineup.
Currently, Lee Kang-in is recovering from a thigh injury. On the 18th of last month, he was replaced in the FIFA Intercontinental Cup final with Flamengo, complaining of thigh pain. Since then, he has missed seven consecutive official games.
Lee Kang-in's injury departure is also too bad for the timing. It was classified as a non-main game at the beginning of the season, but it has recently increased its playing time and has become the mainstay of the team.
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