Red Devils favourites to land highly rated defender

Manchester United favourites to land Faouzi Ghoulam from Napoli.

According to Italian and English transfer reports, Napoli have revealed their asking price for Faouzi Ghoulam and Red Devils are now in pole position to sign the defender.

United have been tracking the full-back for several months and were reportedly ready to make an offer.

Ghoulam has also been linked with a transfer to Liverpool and Chelsea in the past, but it is now believed United are leading the race.

Napoli had informed suitors no bid under £44 million would be entertained, but the Serie A giants have now softened their stance.

Napoli have lowered their asking price to £31 million and are ready to listen to offers.

With World Cup approaching, United will need to move before June 30 if they want to sign Ghoulam at a relatively bargain price.