Koreans urge 'Monster' Kim to choose Watford over China

South Korea defender Kim Minjae's scoring exploits at the Asian Cup have not gone unnoticed overseas, but teammates are urging him to follow Son Heung-min to England rather than go to China.

The 22-year-old centerback, nicknamed "Monster", has burnished his reputation as one of the region's hottest prospects, scoring twice and proving formidable at the back as South Korea reached the quarterfinals.

Baek Sung-kwon, general manager of Kim's current club Jeonbuk Motors, confirmed a bid from Premier League club Watford which is reported to be around $8 million.