Liverpool’s interest in Napoli’s center back, Kalidou Koulibaly continues to mature at the return of football following a few months break due to the coronavirus outbreak.

The Reds have been monitoring the Senegalese international and Le10Sport reported last month that Liverpool are in prime position to sign the defender.

According to the Daily Mirror, Liverpool are considering a summer swoop for the highly-rated 29-year old but a bid of £58m has been rejected.

The former Genk player signed a five–year contract with the Italian club in September 2016, keeping him at Napoli until 2021, meaning he has a year left on his current contract.

READ ALSO:

Liverpool in superior position to sign Koulibaly after PSG interest drop

Koulibaly has been valued around £90m and with the Reds willing to secure his services to play in England, negotiations for price reduction are ongoing.

The winners of the Copa Italia have endured a difficult campaign in the Italian Serie A and look unlikely to qualify for Europe next season, which gives Liverpool hopes ahead of Koulibaly’s transfer which might lessen.

His pair with Virgil van Dijk at the heart of defense will shield the Reds defense after speculated uncertainty in Lovren’s future at Anfield when the season finishes.

The Reds have already lost out Timo Werner to Chelsea after failing to activate his £53m release clause.