Il Mattino: Kalidou Koulibaly 'set to join Manchester City

Napoli defender Kalidou Koulibaly is reportedly joining Manchester City this summer in a £72m (€80m) deal, after turning down interest from Newcastle United, according to Il Mattino. Koulibaly is one of Europe's best centre backs. After six impressive spells in Naples and despite interest from PSG, Barcelona and Real Madrid too, the 29-year-old looks set to join the Premier League. Pep Guardiola at the Etihad has made Koulibaly's mind up. The Napoli defender will be sold by chairman Auerlio De Laurentiis in order to fund new signings. The price is around €80m (£72m) for Koulibaly. He will reportedly sign a five-year deal at the Etihad. Meanwhile, Mundo Deportivo explains that the defender has also rejected interest from Ligue 1 in Paris Saint-Germain, and LaLiga in Spanish heavyweights Barcelona and Real Madrid. This season so far, the defender has made 24 appearances in all competitions, after missing action in January due to a bicep injury. Source: Daily Mail