'Koulibaly will not leave here': Carlo Ancelotti insists Napoli will not sell £130m-rated centre-back amid interest from Manchester United
* Carlo Ancelotti insists Kalidou Koulibaly is not for sale this summer
* Manchester United have been strongly linked with the centre-back
* Reports in Italy last week suggested it would take a £130m bid to sign him
Carlo Ancelotti insists that Napoli will not be forced to sell their £130m-rated defender Kalidou Kouliably.
It deals a huge blow to Manchester United, who had made the Senegalese centre-back a top priority for their summer transfer plans.
They have been keeping tabs for months as they aim to solve the defensive deficiencies that plagued their early-season form.
Kalidou Koulibaly has been strongly linked with a move away from Napoli this summer. Manager Carlo Ancelotti insists that the £130m-rated Senegalese defender is not for sale
The Italian said on Thursday: 'Napoli will not be forced to sell. Koulibaly will not leave here.'
Real Madrid, Barcelona and Chelsea are in the race for the 27-year-old, according to reports in Italy last week.
One man who is sure to be at Old Trafford next season is Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, who has signed a three-year deal to be the permanent boss.
United's defence has shored up under his stewardship, with Victor Lindelof showing his best form in England.
Long-serving defenders Chris Smalling and Phil Jones have recent signed new long-term deals at the club.
'From the first day I arrived, I felt at home at this special club,' said Solskjaer in a statement on the club website.
'It was an honour to be a Manchester United player, and then to start my coaching career here. The last few months have been a fantastic experience and I want to thank all of the coaches, players and staff for the work we've done so far.
'This is the job that I always dreamed of doing and I'm beyond excited to have the chance to lead the club long term and hopefully deliver the continued success that our amazing fans deserve.'
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