Manchester United are leading the race to sign Napoli defender Kalidou Koulibaly, a report from Italian outlet La Repubblica claims.
The Senegal international has been linked with a Premier League move over the past four years but a deal has never materialised with club chairman Aurelio de Laurentiis being reluctant to sanction his departure.
However, it appears that the centre-back could head through the exit door during the next transfer window, particularly if the Serie A side are unable to qualify for next season’s Champions League.
Manchester United, Manchester City and Paris Saint-Germain have been earmarked as the main contenders for Koulibaly’s signature but the former are said to hold the advantage over their European rivals.