West Ham have emerged a shock contenders in the race to land highly-rated Napoli central defender Kalidou Koulibaly. The Senegal international has been a long-time target for both Tottenham and Chelsea while Manchester United also looked before they signed Harry Maguire. Koulibaly, 28, who helped his country to the final of the African Cup of Nations is seen as one of the best central defenders in European football. The Hammers are prepared to splash money during the transfer window after briefly dropping into relegation places over the busy festive period. JUST IN: Man Utd stars turn on Paul Pogba in dressing room and are ‘sick’ of transfer saga

Source: Express January 04, 2020 22:30 UTC