DBasia.news – Manchester United and Liverpool have long had an interest in Napoli’s Senegalese defender, Kalidou Koulibaly. Both of them could return to chase him after Napoli were willing to reduce the price of their flagship defender.
Koulibaly, 29, has been linked with a move to the Premier League in recent years, with the two Premier League giants taking the lead in getting his signature.
The player, who has played for Napoli for seven seasons, did not rule out the possibility of leaving the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona in the summer transfer market of 2021.
Despite having a contract until 2023, Napoli – quoted by Football-Italy – believes that now is the right time to improve the club’s finances in the midst of a pandemic. Napoli, who previously set their flagship defender at a price of 69 million pounds, are now ready to listen to cheaper offers that come in.
This could be a boost for Manchester United and Liverpool who are looking for a new center-back ahead of next season. The two clubs who are in fact rivals in England will no doubt compete for the signature of the Senegalese defender.
Napoli’s attitude will not change even though they do not necessarily qualify for the Champions League Qualifiers next season. Now Napoli are two points behind Atalanta, who are ranked fourth in the standings.