Manchester United eye Kalidou Koulibaly as Solskjaer has Harry Maguire concern

Manchester United are set to rival Everton for Napoli defender Kalidou Koulibaly. Koulibaly has been linked with United in the past but the Red Devils signed Harry Maguire from Leicester City. United could face tough opposition for Koulibaly, who has told Napoli he wants to leave in January. Speaking on the latest episode of Reach plc’s Transfer Window Podcast, transfer expert Ian McGarry described the 28-year-old as a “substantial investment” for both clubs. “It’s my information that Koulibaly has informed Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis of his desire to leave the club in January,” he said. “And this has begun an option process led by Carlo Ancelotti at Everton who sees weaknesses in the Everton back line. “But probably just as interesting, especially given their current form at the back, is Manchester United have made contract with Napoli regarding Koulibaly and the price Napoli are asking. “This tells us two things. One, Manchester United have decided finally that Lindelof and Maguire are not as dependable as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer would prefer. “I think we saw that in the Watford game at the weekend when Maguire was beaten once again in an aerial challenge which led to the first goal. “Interesting, also, that Koulibaly’s valuation is in excess of €65m (£55m), so it would be a substantial investment for either of the north west clubs to make that bid and satisfy De Laurentiis, who we know does not sell cheap.”  Source- Daily Star

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