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Another defender, Jurgen? Liverpool are 'leading the race to sign Napoli's Kalidou Koulibaly in a £42m deal with Italian giants desperate to cash in on the centre-back this summer' as the Reds also close in on £33m signing of RB Leipzig's Ibrahima Konate

Napoli are reportedly likely to cash in on defender Kalidou Koulibaly this summer with Liverpool said to be leading the race to sign him in a €50million (£42m) deal.

The Senegalese has been one of the most sought-after defenders in world football in recent years but has failed to seal a move away from the Serie A side.

But, with his contract due to expire next summer, this year's window represents the final opportunity for Napoli to get a significant fee for him before they risk losing him for nothing.

Napoli are reportedly likely to cash in on Kalidou Koulibaly this summer and will sell for u00a342m
Liverpool are said to be leading the race to sign him as Jurgen Klopp's overhauls his defence

According to Italian newspaper Gazzetta dello Sport, Koulibaly is 'very much liked' by Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp and the Reds have already made contact with Napoli over a possible switch.