Manchester United target Kalidou Koulibaly is better than Harry Maguire
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Manchester United target Kalidou Koulibaly is better than Harry Maguire, but the Red Devils could face stiff competition for his signature

After their worst defensive season in 43 years, United are looking to sign the £40.5 million-rated Napoli centre-back when the transfer market opens.

United are eyeing a summer transfer for the 57-cap Senegalese international, who is approaching the end of his contract in Italy.

After his successes in Serie A, Koulibaly has been a long-term goal for numerous Premier League teams in recent years. He was rated as “amazing” by Salernitana manager Stefano Colantuono prior of their game against Napoli in October.

Newcastle were connected with him ahead of January, while Chelsea are also thought to be intrigued, considering the uncertainty surrounding the futures of Cesar Azpilicueta and Andreas Christensen.

United hope to lure Koulibaly to Old Trafford to replace Maguire, whose place in the team has been jeopardised in recent months.

Maguire is still the club captain, although Ralf Rangnick has benched him on many occasions since the turn of the year.

While Jones feels Koulibaly would be an improvement over England’s defence, he also believes he is far from flawless.

The Red Devils were anticipated to fight for the championship with the summer signings of Raphael Varane, Jadon Sancho, and Cristiano Ronaldo.

However, as the season went, their chances of even challenging for a top four finish began to fade, and they now find themselves in the penultimate day of qualifying.

 

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