Pep Guardiola has identified Kalidou Koulibaly as the solution to the defensive slip-ups in his team and has made inquiries about the African international.

Manchester City were defeated for the ninth time in the Premier League, as Pep Guardiola was defeated in his third consecutive away league game for the first time in his managerial career, with key losses related to a distrustful guard by central pair.

The 29-year old has been linked with Liverpool, and an amount of £58m has earlier been rejected as Napoli stands firm on their asking price of £70m.

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Manchester United have also revived their interest in the player and reports reveal that Ole Gunnar Solskjaer wants a solid defensive pair of Koulibaly and Harry Maguire to enable the Red Devils contest for honors next season.

The days of Manchester United at their peak want to be revitalized and that means, experience must be merged with the crop of youngsters to balance the team to win the Premier League after six years of famine.

The future of the Napoli defender ahead of next season is directed towards the Premier League but as to which jersey he will be robed remains to be known.

The center back has made 33 caps for Napoli and scored a goal.