According to an update from the Transfer Window podcast, Man City appear to be edging closer in negotiations for Napoli star Kalidou Koulibaly – but journalist Duncan Castles has revealed that we considered a wide array of options before the Senegalese stalwart.
Castles, speaking on the TWP, explained that a right-sided centre-back to partner Aymeric Laporte was our top priority this summer – with City considering Atletico Madrid defender Jose Gimenez as one of the alternatives.
Despite Gimenez’ pedigree, the club were told his move would only be possible if we paid the La Liga side’s €120 million (£108.