The battle for Min-jae is equally fierce, particularly for a Juventus side that may need to replace Gleison Bremer. Should the Brazilian depart for a significant fee this summer, the South Korean international is seen as the ideal successor to lead the Bianconeri backline.
Juve believe they hold a strategic advantage due to the defender's familiarity with Italian football following his Scudetto-winning stint at Napoli. The existing relationship between Kim and former manager Luciano Spalletti is also thought to be a factor that could tip the scales in favour of the Turin giants over their Milanese rivals.