Arsenal are contesting the UEFA Champions League semi-final against PSG in one of the most eagerly awaited series in recent years, with the winner of the clash having to face Inter Milan in Munich at the end of May. At the same time, the Gunners have decided to take advantage of the clash to increase their interest in signing a striker from their opponents.
Lee Kang-In is Arsenal's new target. The 24-year-old striker, who is currently playing for the Gunners, is seen as a great investment opportunity considering that only €20m is needed to sign the South Korean. Given his lack of minutes at PSG, it seems only a matter of time before this signing is finalized.
It's also worth noting that the behind-the-scenes interest between the two parties is likely to have a happy outcome for Arsenal, as new sporting director Andrea Berta is a great admirer of Lee Kang-In. The manager tried to sign the South Korean in 2023, when he was in charge of Atlético Madrid.
Lee Kang-In has the potential to help Arsenal a lot
Many may not know the story of the Valencia youth player, but Lee Kang-In became the youngest South Korean in history to play a professional match in Europe. In 2019, he won the Golden Ball award for best player at the FIFA U-20 World Cup and was called up to the senior national team a few months later.
Lee Kang-In played in the 2022 FIFA World Cup and caught the eye of PSG, who signed him, but his participation at the French club is being limited by other players who have gained more confidence from Luis Enrique. Despite this, the Korean can help Arsenal mainly because he is a great crosser and shows versatility to play in midfield and attack, meeting the requirements that Mikel Arteta wants for next season.