Manchester United's hopes of signing Kalidou Koulibaly in a cut-price deal have been crushed after Napoli chief Cristiano Guintoli insisted the club's valuation of their player will not change after the coronavirus crisis.
United have been monitoring Koulibaly's progress in Serie A and anticipated an opportunity to sign the defender at a discount price when the coronavirus pandemic subsides.
The unforeseen suspension of the football season has limited revenue for clubs, and the financial uncertainty caused by the crisis could force some chairmen to sell their best players and balance the books.