Lee Kang-in (25), who was already being courted last winter, remains a target for Atlético Madrid, who are reportedly keen to sign him next summer, according to Diario AS.
The South Korean, whose contract with Paris Saint-Germain runs until 2028, is indeed highly regarded by Mateu Alemany — who would like to make him the successor to Antoine Griezmann (35), who has recently signed for Orlando City SC. But prising him away will be no easy task, as the Colchoneros’ sporting director is well aware. A key member of Luis Enrique’s squad, the former Valencia CF player has already made 32 appearances in all competitions, proving decisive on seven occasions (three goals and four assists).
But Kang-in is not the only player in Ligue 1 to have caught the eye of the Madrid club’s boss. RC Strasbourg Alsace’s Joaquín Panichelli (23) and Lille OSC’s Matias Fernandez-Pardo (21) are emerging as alternatives, although each offers a different profile to that of the Namdong-gu native.
The name of Mason Greenwood (24) is also reportedly being considered internally, although the Englishman’s off-pitch troubles are a major obstacle to the smooth running of any potential deal.
