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‘Man Utd need creativity, not £85m Koulibaly’ – Red Devils legend doubts defender move will be made

Andy Cole cannot see Ole Gunnar Solskjaer entering the race for a Napoli star having already spent big on Harry Maguire and prioritised other areas

Manchester United are unlikely to join the race for £85 million ($111m) Napoli centre-half Kalidou Koulibaly, claims Andy Cole, with the Red Devils needing to prioritise creativity over another big-money defender.

Transfer records were broken at Old Trafford in the summer of 2019 when wrapping up an £80m ($104m) deal for Harry Maguire.

The England international has been a success in new surroundings, with the captain’s armband passed in his direction following the departure of Ashley Young to Inter.