Napoli chief offers Kalidou Koulibaly transfer update amid Man City and Liverpool links

Napoli's Kalidou Koulibaly, left, challenges Atalanta's Duvan Zapata during a Serie A soccer match between Atalanta and Napoli, at Bergamo's Stadium, northern Italy, Thursday, July 2, 2020. (Giuseppe Zanardelli/LaPresse via AP)

Napoli sporting director Cristiano Giuntoli has revealed the club have not yet received any bids for their defender Kalidou Koulibaly amid speculation linking him with the Premier League.

The 29-year-old centre-back has formed a reputation as one of the best defenders in the world following his towering performances in Serie A over the past few seasons.

Due to the financial implications of the coronavirus crisis Napoli are thought to be open to the idea of selling the player this summer, with the likes of Manchester City, Liverpool and Manchester United all having been touted as possible destinations in recent months.

But speaking to DAZN, Giuntoli said as of yet there have been no concrete offers for Koulibaly.

"At this moment, we haven't received any offers," he said. "Koulibaly had important offers in the past and a great deal of interest, but we are in no rush to make decisions."

Napoli are thought to value the player at around £80m, although they may be forced to sell him for less given the financial struggles most clubs are facing at the moment.

Koulibaly himself recently declared his happiness at Napoli, but admitted he may move on in the future if it is the best thing for himself and the club.

Speaking to Radio Kiss Kiss, he said: “I would love to stay at Napoli for life. But I can’t make promises.

“I am part of the project and at the end of the season I will speak to the directors. Right now, my mind is 100% on the pitch.”

Napoli have two games remaining of their Serie A campaign and currently sit seventh in the table, but they also have a Champions League last-16 second leg against Barcelona to play in August, with the scores level after a 1-1 draw in the first leg.