Newcastle United are reportedly interested in doing a deal for Napoli centre-back Kalidou Koulibaly.
Newcastle United fans are excited over reports that Kalidou Koulibaly could be a target for them in the summer.
Foot Mercato claim that Newcastle are already in contact with Napoli over potentially doing a deal for the centre-back.
And while there is some scepticism over the likelihood if a deal, Newcastle supporters can’t help but be excited by the claims that they want the 28-year-old.
It has been a long time since Newcastle have been linked with elite level talent, and Koulibaly certainly fits that description.
Koulibaly is regarded as one of the best centre-backs in the world, and he would immediately improve the quality of Newcastle’s defence if he was to arrive.
The Magpies would surely have to break their transfer record if they were to snap up Koulibaly, with Napoli previously said to be wanting £90 million for him (The Times).
Newcastle are in 13th place in the Premier League table currently, but there is an expectation that they could challenge near the top of the league once the takeover goes through, and Koulibaly’s arrival really would highlight their ambition.
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