Napoli confirm Man Utd transfer target Koulibaly will be sold despite rejecting £91m world record offer over the summer
Posted Saturday, October 19, 2019 by Thesun.co.uk
Napoli have confirmed they will sell Koulibaly - with Man Utd formerly interested
MANCHESTER United have been given a huge boost affter Napoli confirmed Kalidou Koulibaly WILL be sold - despite them rejecting a world record £91million bid in the summer.
President Aurelio De Laurentiis has admitted the time will come when he will be forced to sell his star centre-back.
Man Utd chased Koulibaly, 28, all summer, with Napoli rejecting a world-record deal for a defender, and have now been given a major boost.
But now De Laurentiis has revealed: "I loved Koulibaly the man so I refused £91m offer, but a time will come when I'll have to sell him.
"Whoever says we didn't improve our defence is wrong."
Meanwhile, Koulibaly himself has had his say on the persistent transfer rumours - saying he is entirely focused on Napoli.
The Senegal star said: "I’m used to [transfer rumours]. So many [stories] come out each day, which say I’m leaving.
"Right now, my only objective is to win with Napoli. I don’t care about the rest.
"Our objective remains to beat the best teams in Italy and win the [Serie A title].
"This season is more difficult because all the teams have got stronger and Serie A has become more competitive.
"We must think positively and be aware that we can do well. My objective is to help the club and team win a trophy now."
Man Utd had hoped to bring Koulibaly to Old Trafford this summer, but on having their monster bid rejected, instead turned to Harry Maguire in an £85m deal.
However, that bid is one of many that show how United lag behind the likes of Liverpool, in terms of the transfer market dealings - and is one big reason why they're struggling so badly this season.
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