14 Sep 2020 18:54:02
Hi Ed002,

Has City's move for Koulibaly stalled?
Are they considering Giminez of Athletico?

{Ed002's Note - Kalidou Koulibaly (CB) Napoli were seeking €100M minimum for Kalidou Koulibaly but have now reduced the asking price (for a player who is now 29) to €70M (I guess they will accept €60M but €40M-€50 would seem more appropriate at this time. They have spoken directly with every club who has shown an interest over the past year. His agent is talking to Txiki Begiristain who is interested again. Salary is not an issue but value anywhere near the asking price given his age is a concern.
Jose Gimenez (CB) Atletico have serious money problems that they can resolve by selling one of Oblak or Saul but will fight to keep Koke and Gimenez. Manchester City and another PL side have each been quoted the full €120M cash payment required to even have Gimenez consider a move. Not going to happen at that price but Manchester City remain very keen and not being able to sign their first choice and the concern over the value of KK and his age means he will remain the focus above others on their list.}

1.) 15 Sep 2020
15 Sep 2020 09:46:12
Thank you for the update Ed.
Either of those players alongside Laporte would be formidable.

{Ed002's Note - They have other options as well.}