Liverpool 'in pole position to sign Kalidou Koulibaly' as Premier League leaders overtake Paris Saint-Germain in race for Napoli defender to form a dream partnership with Virgil van Dijk

Coveted Napoli captain Kalidou Koulibaly has become a summer transfer target for Liverpool, according to reports in France.

Koulibaly is widely regarded as one of the best central defenders in world football and the Reds have emerged as front-runners to secure his signature at the end of the season.

Paris Saint-Germain have been watching the 28-year-old throughout the 2019-20 campaign, but it is understood the player would prefer a move to the Premier League.

KALIDOU KOULIBALY IN 2019-20

Appearances: 21

Goals: None

Clean sheets: 6

Red Cards: 1

Le10sport claim PSG had prepared a big money bid, but Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has designs on buying the Senegal international to partner Virgil Van Dijk.