Manchester United transfer target Kalidou Koulibaly's release clause will be active from June.
The bad news is that they’ll have to fork out £127million if they’re to bring the coveted Napoli defender to Old Trafford.
Italian newspapers Corriere dello Sport and Corriere del Mezzogiorno have both highlighted what the Senegalese international would be valued at.
As well as United, PSG have also been linked with signing him.
PSG director Leonardo is rumoured to have already held talks with his agent.
A report in Italy suggests Napoli might be forced to sell Koulibaly should they fail to secure Europa League football next season, thereby triggering a bidding war among Europe’s top clubs.
They’re currently 10th in Serie A with 30 points.
Gennaro Gattuso is now in charge of the side after Carlo Ancelotti was sacked, with the legendary Italian now back in the Premier League with Everton.
United are believed to have had a huge bid for the 28-year-old rejected last summer, leading them to bring in Harry Maguire for a world record fee for a defender of £80million.
Reports in France recently claimed former boss Sir Alex Ferguson held talks with the centre back during their last pursuit.
Current manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is thought to view Maguire and Koulibaly as the perfect partnership for the Red Devils.
His arrival would bring some much needed leadership to the club following their recent struggles.
They’re currently seventh in the Premier League, below the likes of Sheffield United, with just 35 points from 25 games.
They’ve lost more league games than they’ve won since Solskjaer became the permanent manager, leading to speculation about his future.
There has also been fan discontent over the club’s ownership under the Glazers.
Their next game is at Chelsea, who are six points clear of them in fourth, as the battle to secure Champions League football next season, and therefore increase their chances of landing Koulibaly, intensifies.
