The Senegal centre-back still has two years left on his deal with the Partenopei, thus complicating any potential transfer
Despite clubs across Europe’s top five leagues spending less so far during the window, transfer rumours haven’t been in short supply.
As is now almost a yearly routine, Kalidou Koulibaly is reportedly attracting interest from several top continental sides.
Despite a sense that the Napoli centre-back’s ship has sailed as he’s now past his prime, Paris Saint-Germain, Manchester United, Bayern Munich and recently Real Madrid have all been linked with a move for the Senegal superstar.
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However, why is any transfer expected to materialise before August 31’s deadline likely to be tricky?