Barcelona have received a major transfer boost, with reports claiming that one of Africa's best players wants a move to the Camp Nou.
According to CalcioNapoli24, Kalidou Koulibaly wants to join the Blaugrana before the commencement of pre-season in July.
The Senegalese centre-back is reportedly a priority signing for Xavi Hernandez as he looks to further reinforce his defence.
Rumours over the past few months have linked Danish defender Andreas Christensen with a move to Barca when his contract with Chelsea concludes, with the Catalan giants keen to supplement that acquisition with another quality centre-back.
Koulibaly and Sevilla's Jules Kounde were said to be the top targets for the five-time European champions, but given Barca's precarious financial position, the acquisition of the latter may prove difficult.
The 2021 Africa Cup of Nations winner is entering the final 12 months of his contract with Napoli, and has reportedly informed club president Aurelio De Laurentiis and manager Luciano Spalletti of his wish to call time on his eight-year stay at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona, having already rejected numerous extension offers from the club.
Barca are said to be preparing a formal bid for the Partenopei defender within the next 10 days as they look to take the Senegal national team captain to the Iberian Peninsula as soon as possible.
The same report suggest that personal terms will not be an issue for the 30-year-old and the LaLiga side as the two parties already have an understanding in this regard.
