Senegalese defender, Kalidou
Koulibaly has emerged as United’s No.1 summer transfer target as they look to strengthen their defense.
The Senegalese international was on Jose Mourinho’s radar last summer but the Old Trafford board failed to follow up the interest.
Napoli, however, has no intention of selling the 27-year-old and are likely to demand a world-record fee for the defender.
Juventus have also been credited with an interest in Koulibaly but his agent Bruno Satin has played down the chances of him moving to a Serie A rival.
“Koulibaly at Juventus? He’s very close to Napoli, the club and above all to the city,” Satin told Radio Kiss Kiss. “I don’t think he would ever betray them to go to Juventus, but let’s not forget that they are professional players.
“If you have the chance to play on important stages, you listen, even if I repeat he is very close to Napoli.”
United are pressing ahead with their summer transfer plans despite the uncertainty over Ole Gunnar being manager next term.