According to a report from Italian news outlet Il Mattino, Spurs have joined Liverpool and Man United in the pursuit of Napoli star Kalidou Koulibaly – prompting many Lilywhites to flock to this update.
Koulibaly, who has started 14 Serie A games under Gennaro Gattuso this season, could be seen as an exciting signing given his pedigree both domestically and in Europe.
According to WhoScored, the Senegalese stalwart has averaged a noteworthy 89.3% pass success rate this season whilst making more tackles than any Spurs centre-back in the league.
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He has also averaged more interceptions than Toby Alderweireld and wins 2.3 aerial duels per game – potentially highlighting that the 6ft 4 colossus could be a viable asset.
However, Napoli chairman Aurelio De Laurentiis has reportedly remained firm on his €100 million (£89 million) price tag – casting doubt over whether Spurs will be able to afford such a lofty fee.
Given the nature of this rumour, it has many supporters talking on Twitter – find all of their best comments down below.
STOP GETTING MY HOPES UP I CANT TAKE IT ANYMORE, THAT DYBALA SAGA HAS ME MESSED UP TO THIS DAY!!!!!!
— FCUpdate (@JiKdrop) June 2, 2020
If this happens 🔥 https://t.co/cTGWVPrKfu
— 𝙏𝙤𝙢𝙖𝙨🤘🏼 (@TMSRYLND) June 2, 2020
Pls pls pls
— Felly Fell (@messyflex) June 2, 2020
That’s serious interest that will never be anything more than that. Spurs won’t be spending any money this summer
— Dan (@DanPenfold91) June 2, 2020
sometimes I cry, because it will be kind of difficult
— Matheus (@Matheus41279705) June 2, 2020
Liverpool apparently really want him. So that’s the end of that then.
— It’s Always Sunny in Tottenham (@TheRealNorthLon) June 2, 2020
Give Napoli anything they want for him. He is the best central defender in the world. 💪 #COYS
— Mission (@Mission_MLTSA) June 2, 2020
Just what we need experience.
— Roger (@Roger26291907) June 2, 2020