Man United and Liverpool keen on Napoli defender Koulibaly deal

Napoli Senegalese pro defender Kalidou Koulibaly. Photo: Matteo Ciambelli/DeFodi Images via Getty Images

Liverpool and Manchester United  reportedly remain keen on securing the signature of Napoli defender Kalidou Koulibaly.


While the Senegal international has been frequently linked with a switch to the Premier League, it has been suggested that his valuation may prove too high due to the financial implications of the coronavirus pandmeic.

However, according to The Sun, Liverpool and United have recently made contact with Napoli to reiterate that they wish to conclude a deal.

Henrikh Mkhitaryan of AS Roma competes for the ball with Kalidou Koulibaly of SSC Napoli during the Serie A match between SSC Napoli and AS Roma at Stadio San Paolo. Photo: MB Media/Getty Images

Although both teams have been strong at the back during the current campaign, Jurgen Klopp and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer  are each keen to add different options to their squad.

Previous reports have suggested that the Serie A outfit may be willing to entertain offers in the region of £72m.

Nevertheless, president Aurelio De Laurentiis has insisted that he has no intention of accepting a cut-price fee for a player once valued as high as £90m.