Manchester United and Real Madrid are likely to miss out on the signing of Kalidou Koulibaly with Liverpool said to be in advanced negotiations with Napoli for the centre-back.
The 28-year-old defender has been constantly linked with a move to Premier League for a number of years and reports have recently emerged that Partenopei are willing to sanction his sale.
Manchester United have reportedly taken the lead in the race to complete a deal for Napoli centre-back Kalidou Koulibaly, according to Italian media outlet Il Mattino, as quoted by the Daily Star.
The Red Devils are leading the race to sign their long-term target after years of speculation.
Manchester United have allegedly earmarked Napoli centre-back Kalidou Koulibaly as their number one summer transfer targets.
The 28-year-old defender has regularly been linked with a move to Manchester United in recent years, but they instead signed Harry Maguire last summer as they made him the most expensive defender of all time.
Liverpool want forward Sadio Mane to a new deal and said they see him playing for the Reds “in the long term.”, according to The Telegraph.
The Merseyside giants are optimistic that the Senegal international will put pen to paper on a new deal at Anfield after a stunning 2017-18 Premier League season.
Liverpool are weighing up a January move for Senegal skipper Kara Mbodji from Anderlecht.
The 28-year-old defender, who can also deploy as a midfielder, has been linked with a move away from the Belgian outfit after his agent confirmed that a number of European clubs are interested in Mbodji’s services.