The Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) transfer rumors of Lee Kang-in have appeared again. It is a shocking phenomenon that transfer rumors appear less than half a year after joining PSG.
Recently, it was reported that Atletico Madrid (ATM) of the Spanish Primera Liga (La Liga) wanted to sign Lee on loan. According to ATM coach Diego Simeone, the club still wants Lee, who is facing fierce competition for a starting spot at PSG, and plans to loan him out in January.
It was also reported that Lee's former club, Mallorca, is also interested in signing him. Mallorca, who have slipped to 15th place this season, want Lee, who played an ace role last season with six goals and six assists. Mallorca also want a January loan. 카지노사이트
In both cases, the transfer rumors include the prospect that Kang will struggle to compete for a starting spot at PSG.
With ace Kylian Mbappe still in the fold, PSG brought in Marco Asensio, Ousmane Dembele, Bradley Barca, Kylian Mbappe, Leroy Sane, and Gonzalo Hamus in the summer transfer window, along with plenty of other attacking options.
Lee will need to compete for a spot on the wing, which has led to speculation in the local media that he may play in the midfield instead of as an attacking option. In addition, Lee hasn't played much for PSG due to an early-season injury and a call-up to the Asian Games squad. This added to the concerns.
In the midst of all this, a third team emerged. This time, it's a La Liga team. Real Sociedad.
Real Sociedad is home to Lee's best friend, Japanese international Takefusa Kubo. He's been an ace for Real Sociedad. Last season, he led the team to a fourth-place finish with nine goals and five assists.
This season, he's continuing his momentum. He has five goals and one assist. Kubo is second in La Liga in goals, behind Real Madrid's Jude Bellingham with eight. Real Sociedad is in sixth place.
As Kubo has been on fire, transfer speculation has been steadily building. Recently, it was reported that Manchester United of the English Premier League wanted Kubo.
Real Sociedad may not be able to hold on to Kubo, whose stock has risen. They're looking for a replacement. Lee Kang-in is at the top of their list. If Kubo does leave Real Sociedad, they're eyeing Lee as the right man to fill the void. The outlet added: "Just a few months after his move to PSG, Lee is attracting interest from Real Sociedad. Kubo has been so good that the world's top clubs are chasing his signature. Kubo is almost certain to leave in 2024. In light of this, the Real Sociedad management has been keeping a close eye on Lee," said the source.
"Lee had an exceptional season for Mallorca last season, establishing himself as one of the best players in La Liga. With such talent, he left for PSG, where he had very few opportunities. He barely played in Ligue 1. That's why Real Sociedad are looking to sign him."
He added: "Real Sociedad want to use him. If Kubo leaves, they need a new player to play in that position. He would be a perfect fit for Real Sociedad. He has experience in La Liga and he has a great future," the source emphasized.
The outlet goes on to say that PSG won't let him go easily. If a transfer is not possible, they will push for a loan.
"It will be difficult to get a signature from PSG. PSG has invested a lot in him and trusts his ability, so a transfer is unlikely. So it's worth looking at a loan."
Finally, the outlet concluded by saying, "Whether it's a transfer or a loan, Real Sociedad would welcome him. And what he wants now is to enjoy his football, which he doesn't seem to be doing in Paris. At Real Sociedad, he can play attractive football. It's better for him. We'll see how it works out in the future."