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'Second Kim Min-jae' Lee Han-beom eyed by Liverpool and other EPL clubs
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'Second Kim Min-jae' Lee Han-beom eyed by Liverpool and other EPL clubs

From Chosun Ilbo · () Korean

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • South Korean defender Lee Han-beom is attracting interest from multiple English Premier League clubs, including Liverpool.
  • The 21-year-old center-back is being compared to Napoli star Kim Min-jae.
  • Several EPL teams, including Chelsea, Leeds, Newcastle, and Brighton, reportedly scouted him during a recent match.

South Korean football is buzzing with the potential emergence of another star defender in the English Premier League, with 21-year-old Lee Han-beom reportedly drawing significant attention from top clubs. Dubbed the 'second Kim Min-jae' after the successful Napoli center-back, Lee is currently playing for FC Midtjylland in Denmark.

According to reports from TeamTalk, Liverpool and Leeds United are among at least five Premier League clubs monitoring the young talent. The interest is so high that multiple scouts were reportedly present to watch Lee during South Korea's recent match against the Czech Republic.

Chelsea, Newcastle United, and Brighton & Hove Albion are also said to have been keeping tabs on the defender. This widespread scouting suggests a growing recognition of Lee's potential to transition to one of the world's most competitive leagues.

Lee Han-beom's performances in Denmark have apparently impressed, leading to comparisons with Kim Min-jae, who has become a household name in European football. The prospect of another South Korean center-back making a significant impact in the Premier League is generating considerable excitement.

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Originally published by Chosun Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.