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Watford signing this 6ft 3in Asian wall would make them a rock-solid defensive unit
Why Kim Min-Jae would be a good signing for Watford
According to Watford Observer, Watford have been credited with an interest in Korean international defender Kim Min-Jae, who currently plies his trade with Chinese Super League outfit Beijing Guoan.
The 23-year-old, who stands at 6ft 3in with a gigantic frame, has been nicknamed as the ‘Korean van Dijk’ and ‘The Monster’ due to his physical and stylistic resemblance to the Liverpool stalwart. (h/t Watford Observer)
Kim Min-Jae has already earned rave reviews for his impressive displays in the far East and his burgeoning reputation as one of the top centre-backs in Asia has apparently prompted Watford to pursue a keen interest in securing his services.
The Hornets, though, could have their work cut out in ironing out a deal for the South Korean international, as per Watford Observer, who claim that Beijing Guoan might not be interested to do any business with their star player in the upcoming January transfer window, given the AFC Champions League rules.
The AFC Champions League rulebook states that each participating team will only be allowed to register a maximum of four foreign players, out of which at least one must hail from a member nation of the AFC.
Kim Min-Jae currently falls in that quota and Watford might struggle to get a deal over the line for the in-form centre-back in January should Beijing Guoan fail to find an Asian replacement for the 23-year-old.
Born in Tongyeong, South Korea, Kim Min-Jae started his footballing education at Yonsei University before turning professional with third-tier club Gyeongju KHNP, where he spent a couple of seasons prior to earning a move to the top-flight with Jeonbuk Motors.
The centre-back’s impressive rise in his homeland paved the way for a move to the cash-rich Chinese Super League with Beijing Guoan in 2019 and he has made his presence felt in his first season in China.
Beijing Guoan are currently placed 3rd in the standings, just a couple of points behind pace-setters Guangzhou Evergrande, and the 23-year-old has been one of the mainstays of a backline that hold the best defensive record in the division, having shipped a miserly 22 goals in 27 games so far.
Meanwhile, Watford finally picked up their first win of the campaign in the Premier League, as the Hornets beat fellow strugglers Norwich City 2-0 last weekend to climb up to 18th place.
Despite that, however, there was yet another setback for their leaky backline, with Christian Kabasele receiving a second yellow card.
The lacklustre displays of the defensive unit have come under scrutiny for the club’s woeful run of form in the first quarter of the campaign, with Southampton and Norwich City being the only other teams to have shipped more goals than Watford’s tally of 23.
Kabasele has arguably been the pick of a bad bunch at the back for the Hornets, while the likes of Craig Cathcart, Adrian Mariappa, Craig Dawson and Sebastian Prodl have all failed miserably in their attempts to stem the flow of goals.
To that end, it is a no-brainer that manager Quique Sanchez Flores needs to prioritise the recruitment of a new centre-back during the mid-season trading period in January in a bid to shore up the club’s porous and vulnerable backline.
Plus, with Mariappa and Prodl nearing the twilight of their careers at 33 and 32 respectively, Flores would be wise enough to freshen up his defensive unit with some much-needed fresh blood.
Verdict
With that in mind, Kim Min-Jae certainly fits the bill as a player in the right age bracket. Notwithstanding the fact that his success in China doesn’t guarantee the same in the highly-competitive atmosphere of the Premier League, the Korean still has a lot of time to make significant adjustments to his game in order to make the transition.
As well as his success in China, the 23-year-old has also established himself as a regular fixture in the South Korean national team setup, with his tally of 24 senior international caps indicative of his rapid development and obvious quality.
The Korean’s lack of previous experience in Europe makes him a slightly risky proposition for Watford, who are currently languishing at the bottom of the table, but Kim Min-Jae has shown enough promise and he certainly looks like a fine young defender capable of making the grade on the English shores in due course of time.
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That said, Watford playing a gamble on the South Korean international could pay off handsomely for them in the years to come.
Andriani Michael is a housekeeper known for being the wife of one of the most underrated mid-fielders, Jack Andrew Garry Wilshere. In this article, we will discuss everything about this beautiful couple.
Michael comes from England, and she is known for being the partner of the youngest-ever debutant in the premier league Jack Wilshere. She has achieved many things at a young age. She is the proud wife of Jack Wilshere. There is no information when the duo started dating, but their engagement was done in 2016 and it was revealed to the media as well.
Andriani Michael and Jack Wilshere Families
Andriani was born on May 22, 1991, in England, and she is the daughter of Michael, a barber who owns a barbershop in Cockfosters. Nothing much has been disclosed about the rest of her family. She doesn’t share about her family members and we don’t know if she has a brother or sister.
Jack Wilshere was born in Stevenage, Hertfordshire, on January 1, 1992, to father Andrew Wilshere and mother, Kerry Wilshere. He captained The Priory School football team to Country Cup and District Cup glory from Year 7 to Year 10.
Andriani Michael’s husband, Jack Wilshere
Jack joined the Arsenal academy in October 2001 at the age of nine and rose through the ranks at the age of 15. He was then named captain of the U-16s and made a few appearances for the Under-18s. He has been a successful footballer over the years. Jack Wilshere is now a part of the team Luton Town as a manager.
Wilshere made his first-team debut in 2008 by becoming the youngest ever league debutant at 16 years, 256 days. He is without a club currently and is training with Arsenal’s first team to keep himself fit while looking for a new club. Wilshere has earned many accolades, including the PFA Young Player of the Year and Arsenal’s Player of the Season award.
Jack has played International football for England and has represented the country under-16, under-17, and under-18. And under-21 levels. He is also the 12th youngest debutant in England’s history at just the age of 18.
Andriani Michael and Jack Wilshere Kids
Jack was first in a relationship with Lauren Neal and has two kids with her, Archie and Delilah Wilshere, born in 2011 and 2013. He met Andriani in her father’s barbershop after breaking up with his former girlfriend, Lauren.
Jack and Andriani fell in love with each other, and the couple tied the knot in 2017 in a three-day bash in Italy. They gave birth to their first baby Siena Wilshere, the second daughter of Jack, and In February 2020, they welcomed another boy, who has the same name as his father, Jack Wilshere.
Andriani Michael Profession, Career, Net Worth
Andriani is a housekeeper and maintains a shallow profile on the internet, especially on social media. She does have an Instagram, but it is private.
Nothing is disclosed about her professional life, but She and Jack have an estimated net worth of $60 million. Most of their net worth are from Jack Wilshere’s football earnings.
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Celtic dealt major blow in pursuit of Bologna star Aaron Hickey
According to La Nazione (h/t Daily Record), Fiorentina have intensified negotiations with fellow Serie A club Bologna for the signing of Celtic target Aaron Hickey, dealing a blow to the Hoops.
Hickey started out at the academy of Scottish club Heart of Midlothian FC and briefly spent time at Celtic as well before returning to Hearts, where he graduated to the first-team and went on to make 34 senior appearances.
The young left-back, who scored and assisted one goal apiece for his boyhood club, was snapped up by Serie A side Bologna in the summer of last year. Hickey did not feature regularly for the Serie A outfit due to injury problems. Indeed, the 19-year-old featured in just 12 games throughout the 2020/21 season.
But his stock remains high as ever, as Celtic are intent on bringing him back to Scotland this summer. The Hoops, embarking on a new journey under new manager Ange Postecoglou, are looking to bolster their defensive department.
Having decided not to sign Diego Laxalt permanently, Celtic have just Boli Bolingoli and Greg Taylor as options at left-back, with the former unsure of a future after returning from loan. So, signing someone like Hickey, who can make the spot his own for the coming years, would have been a good move.
However, Fiorentina seem to have thrown a spanner in the works for Celtic as the Serie A side have upped their efforts to land the youngster from Bologna. Indeed, it is reported that La Viola have intensified negotiations over a move, although they will have to offer at least €5m to stand a chance of signing the teenager.
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Bologna are in no hurry to sell Hickey and will wait for the highest bid as they look to maximise their profits. It is now up to Celtic to step up in their pursuit of the 19-year-old or risk missing out on him.
Transfer News: Rangers star Glen Kamara wanted by Everton
According to transfer news from Eurosport (h/t Glasgow Live), Premier League club Everton have entered the race to sign Glen Kamara from Scottish champions Rangers this summer.
Kamara started out his youth football in his homeland, Finland, before switching to England in 2011 when he signed for the Southend United academy. A year later, he was snapped up by Premier League giants Arsenal, where he rose through the youth ranks but couldn’t break into the first-team.
After loan spells away at Southend United and Colchester United, Kamara left Arsenal permanently in the summer of 2017, signing for Scottish club Dundee FC. The 25-year-old Finnish midfielder rose to prominence with the club and was picked up by Steven Gerrard’s Rangers in the winter transfer window of 2019.
During his two-and-a-half-year stay at the Ibrox Stadium, Kamara has developed into one of the best midfielders on show in the Scottish Premiership. The Finland star played an integral role in the Gers’ title victory last season as he racked up over 50 appearances in all competitions, scoring and assisting a couple of goals apiece. (h/t Transfermarkt)
However, Kamara’s time at the Ibrox Stadium could be drawing towards a close, with Everton joining a number of other clubs in pursuit of the ex-Arsenal youngster. Indeed, the likes of Watford and Brentford have already shown an interest in the 25-year-old while an unnamed Russian club is also keen, with the Toffees also joining the bandwagon. (h/t Glasgow Live)
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Given how important Kamara has been for Rangers in his time at the club, his potential departure would come as a blow. However, with his contract expiring in two years and with so many teams interested, this also represents the Gers best chance of making good money from his sale, which they can reinvest in the squad.
With a transfer fee of £15m being mentioned, the Light Blues could stand to make a massive profit, having signed him for a measly £50k in 2019.
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