Everton ready to hijack Chelsea’s bid to sign Napoli defender Kalidou Koulibaly


CHELSEA target Kalidou Koulibaly could be wearing blue next season … that of Everton.

Well, according to Gazzetta dello Sport the Napoli centre-half could be.

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Kalidou Koulibaly is a wanted man with both Chelsea and Everton chasing him

The 25-year-old Senegalese international may have been the subject of plenty of interest from the Stamford Bridge club, but the Toffees are circling, claim the Italian media.

They say Napoli sporting director Cristiano Giuntoli will meet with Goodison officials in Milan next Thursday to discuss a deal.

Chelsea have reportedly already made a £34million bid with boss Antonio Conte  said to be wanting to build his new team around the imposing Koulibaly.

Antonio Conte
Antonio Conte has made three offers for Kalidou Koulibaly

 

So keen are the west Londoners to get Koulibaly, they have now tabled three offers.

They opened with £19million before upping the ante to £30million.

Koulibaly impressed in the Italian top flight last season as Napoli conceded just 32 goals in 38 matches as they finished behind Juventus in the title race.

Napoli have no intention of parting ways with their star defender this summer
Chelsea and Everton target Kalidou Koulibaly in action for Napoli

 


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