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MANCHESTER UNITED have received a huge boost in their pursuit of Napoli star Kalidou Koulibaly as the defender is “not convinced” by a move to Paris Saint-Germain.
The 28-year-old is wanted by a host of clubs across Europe following his displays for the Serie A giants.
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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has been linked with the Senegal international for months, with the aim to partner him alongside Harry Maguire at centre-half.
French giants PSG are also keen to sign Koulibaly - but he now appears to have snubbed a potential switch to Parc Des Princes.
Instead, Le10Sport claims he is “more interested” in heading to England.
United’s neighbours Manchester City have also targeted the £90million-rated ace.
Now both could step-up their pursuit once the window re-opens following the latest development, although it also adds staying with Napoli is an option as well.
Koulibaly is believed to have told the Italian club’s president Aurelio De Laurentiis that he wants to leave in the summer.
The former has evolved into one of the best defenders in the world since his 2014 move to the San Paolo from Genk - making 233 appearances for the Neapolitans.
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United are desperate to land another centre-back, despite having splashed out £85m for Maguire from Leicester City last summer.
Phil Jones is expected to leave Old Trafford in the summer.
And Chris Smalling could make his loan spell at Roma permanent - should United sign Koulibaly.
City's interest in a new defender has been incited by the potential exits of Nicolas Otamendi and John Stones, claims today’s story in the French publication.
