Chelsea and Everton boost as Kalidou Koulibaly says he wants to quit Napoli this summer

CHELSEA and Everton target Kalidou Koulibaly has decided to quit Napoli this summer to move to the Premier League.

The Serie A club are desperate to keep hold of their defender having already lost Gonzalo Higuain to bitter rivals Juventus.

But Senegal international Koulibaly has decided to snub the offer of a new contract in Naples to make the move to England.

The 25-year-old’s agent Bruno Satin gave an interview the Napoli local station Radio Crc where he revealed the situation.

Satin said: “I was in Dimaro on Saturday and we discussed a contract renewal however, we are not at the point of reaching an agreement.

“The desire of the player is to leave the club, not renew.
“We are told by the club that he is a great player but from the renewal on offer, we don’t see this.

“Last year they wanted to sell him stating he was not focused enough but then last season he has shown all his quality.

“To the fans I say stay calm because he won’t be joining Juventus, Chelsea and Everton are still interested as they are both searching for a central defender of his quality”.

Chelsea boss Antonio Conte has highlighted Koulibaly as a player who could provide valuable extra options to his defensive unit.

They had been hoping to agree a £34million fee for the centre-back before leaving for their pre-season tour of America, but Napoli then attempted to increase their asking price.

Everton boss Ronald Koeman has since made a move as he looks to line up a replacement for John Stones, who is close to a move to Manchester City.