Manchester United transfer news: United to splash £80m for star defender, audacious bid plotted for Chelsea star and more - 19th November 2018

#5 United plot £80 million bid for Kalidou Koulibaly

According to reports, Manchester United have decided to open talks over a potential move for Napoli's star defender Kalidou Koulibaly. The Red Devils view the Senegalese international as the perfect antidote to their defensive woes, with Eric Bailly and Chris Smalling falling short of the expected standards.

Koulibaly is regarded as one of the best centre-backs in the world at the moment and would be a massive plus point for the leaking United defence.

The Red Devils are interested in shelling out £80 million to secure the 27-year-old's services. But the sum could prove to be inadequate as Napoli expect nothing less than £90 million for their star defender.

Real Madrid, Barcelona and Manchester City are also rumoured to be interested in signing Koulibaly.