Liverpool are happy to wait for Napoli defender Kim-min Jae until this summer.

The Reds are keen on the South Korea international amid claims they could move for him this month given Virgil van Dijk's hamstring injury.

However, Il Corriere dello Sport says they will look to activate the player's release clause, which doesn't become active until July.

Kim would be available for a fee of around £44m (€50m) at the end of the season. But if Van Dijk is out for a sustained period, Liverpool could accelerate their transfer plans and bring forward a deal for Kim.

Kim started his professional career in South Korea before moving to Chinese Super League club Beijing Guoan in 2019. He had a season at Fenerbahce before joining Napoli last summer.

His performances in the Champions League this season, including two appearances against Liverpool in the group stage, have attracted interest. He also impressed for South Korea at the World Cup in Qatar.