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Liverpool monitor Han-Beom Lee amid widespread interest

The South Korean defender from Midtjylland is the subject of a potential transfer with several clubs reportedly interested.

Published: 28 Jul 2026 16:50 GMT • 4h ago

Liverpool are monitoring Han-Beom Lee following his World Cup performances. Chelsea, Newcastle, Brighton, and Leeds are also reported to be interested. The 24-year-old South Korean is in the final year of his contract at FC Midtjylland and is also being watched by Napoli and Borussia Dortmund. Club Brugge are making efforts to sign the central defender.

Sacha Tavolieri has reported that Club Brugge are making progress in their talks with Midtjylland. According to Het Laatste Nieuws, Lee has a personal agreement with Club Brugge, and the club is also nearing a deal with the Danish club. Het Nieuwsblad confirmed this and noted that an agreement between all parties is being arranged. The publication also noted that the player appears to prefer a move to Brugge. Lee has 11 caps for South Korea and joined the Danish club in August 2023. According to Transfermarkt, he has a current market value of €3.00m.