Manchester City believe that Kalidou Koulibaly can be their version of Virgil van Dijk, claims Shaun Goater.
The Blues have seen a big-money move for another commanding centre-half mooted for some time.
Since bidding farewell to Vincent Kompany in the summer of 2019, Pep Guardiola is considered to have been in need of another leader at the back.
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Koulibaly fits the bill for many, with the Senegal international having starred in Serie A for Napoli.