Liverpool are emerging as serious suitors for Napoli defender Kalidou Koulibaly.

Paris Saint-Germain have been watching the 28-year-old throughout the 2019-20 campaign, but it is understood the player would prefer a move to the Premier League.

Le 10 Sport says PSG had prepared a big money bid, but Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has designs on buying the Senegal international to partner Virgil van Dijk.

Moreover, Les Parisiens have relented in their pursuit of Koulibaly in recent weeks.

PSG sporting director Leonardo has postponed plans to make a marquee defensive signing, keeping faith in veteran Thiago Silva.