Liverpool ‘prestige’ puts them ahead of Man Utd for £87m defender
Liverpool lead the way in the race for Kalidou Koulibaly amid speculation he could move to the Premier League this summer, according to reports.
The Reds and Manchester United have both been linked with a huge move for the centre-back this summer, despite the coronavirus pandemic likely to reduce spending in the next transfer window.
A few days ago Calciomercato claimed that Everton and Tottenham are ‘most concerned’ with the defender. They, along with Newcastle, can ‘present important offers’. But Koulibaly isn’t overly interested; he will leave ‘only for a top club’.
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Enter Liverpool and Man Utd, with Napoli chairman Aurelio De Laurentiis determined to create competition between a number of clubs to get the best price for the Senegal international.
De Laurentiis told local Italian media that Man Utd had made a €100m (£87m) offer for Koulibaly, which he apparently rejected.
And now Gazzetta dello Sport (via Sport Witness) claim that Liverpool are ‘on pole’ for Koulibaly, ahead of arch-rivals Man Utd, with their ‘prestige’ giving them the advantage over other sides.
Liverpool are the current Champions League holders, while the Merseysiders are 25 points clear at the top of the Premier League and look set to be crowned champions if the season can be finished.
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