Everton manager Rafael Benitez wants to sign Kalidou Koulibaly, who was on the radar of Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool this summer, according to 90min.
What’s the story?
90min are reporting that Everton manager Benitez wants to sign Koulibaly from Napoli in the summer transfer window.
The former Liverpool boss wants to sign a new centre-back this summer.
Napoli are willing to sell Koulibaly and will do business for £35 million.
The Italian club wanted close to £100 million a few years ago, but they have lowered the price now.
Liverpool’s interest
Koulibaly was linked with a move to Liverpool earlier this summer.
La Gazzetta dello Sport reported last month that Klopp’s side wanted to sign the 30-year-old centre-back.
However, the Reds opted for Ibrahima Konate.
We covered the report here on HITC Sport.
Konate is eight years younger than Koulibaly and cost £36 million.
Everton transfer this summer?
Koulibaly is a very good centre-back who is at the top of his game now.
Liverpool’s reported interest in the Napoli star shows that.
Yes, the Senegal international is 30 now and will not have much re-sale value, but the Napoli star would be able to make an immediate impact at Everton.
The Toffees are a big and ambitious club and will be challenging for the Premier League top four next season.
For £35 million, Everton should not hesitate to make a move now.
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