It wouldn’t be a busy transfer day in Italy without at least one story about Kalidou Koulibaly, right?
Well, rest assured, there is something about the Napoli centre-back, and it involves both Manchester United and Manchester City.
They are two out of a very select group of clubs capable of affording Aurelio de Laurentiis’ demands for his star centre-back, which currently stand at €150m (a release clause).
It’s pointed out the Napoli owner has already turned away £108m from Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side for the Senegal international, and there’s a chance Manchester City getting involved could make things even more uncomfortable for him.
As for Manchester United, they spent heavily on Harry Maguire in the summer, but there is a feeling there might be a need for an extra man to add more quality, as Solskjaer has yet to settle on the England international’s long-term partner.
Furthermore, if he continues to play three at the back in some games, the more depth, the better.
Either way, both clubs know the price, so it’s €150m or nothing, and Aurelio de Laurentiis has a feeling he might get his money at some point, previously stating he would one day be ‘forced to sell’ his beloved defender.
