Finally, United long-term target ready for Old Trafford transfer

Manchester United’s long-term target Kalidou Koulibaly is one reportedly open to a move to the Old Trafford from Italian Serie A outfit Napoli this winter transfer window.

United have longed been linked with the central defender in the last summer window but failed in their attempt with the Serie A outfit keen on keeping him at the club.

Although, former manager Jose Mourinho blamed United’s executive vice-chairman for failing to make the deal work through because of his need for a central defender.

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The inability to secure the signature of Kalidou Koulibaly in the last summer window contributed to the reason why the Red Devils struggled, according to the former manager who predicted that his side would struggle for failing to bring in defenders.

However, latest reprints claim the player is now ready to move to the English Premier League outfit which is a welcoming message ton United to come up with a bid in this winter transfer window.

Kalidou Koulibaly has got a contract with Napoli, according to ESPN until 2023 but the report claims that should the Old Trafford side be ready with the right offer, they will secure the service of the central defender as he is now ready to push for a move away from the club.