Koulibaly's agent plays down chance of the Utd-target joining Juve

Kalidou Koulibaly's agent has played down the chances of the Napoli defender joining Juventus .

Koulibaly has emerged as United's No.1 summer transfer target as they look to strengthen their defence.

The Senegalese international was on Jose Mourinho's radar last summer but the Old Trafford board failed to follow up the interest.

Napoli have no intention of selling the 27-year-old and are likely to demand a world-record fee for the defender.

Juventus have also been credited with an interest in Koulibaly but his agent Bruno Satin has played down the chances of him moving to a Serie A rival.

"Koulibaly at Juventus? He’s very close to Napoli, the club and above all to the city," Satin told Radio Kiss Kiss.

“I don’t think he would ever betray them to go to Juventus, but let’s not forget that they are professional players.

"If you have the chance to play on important stages, you listen, even if I repeat he is very close to Napoli.”

United are pressing ahead with their summer transfer plans despite the uncertainty over who will be manager next term.

Fiorentina defender Nikola Milenkovic is seen as a cheaper alternative to Koulibaly if they cannot lure him to Old Trafford.

Borussia Dortmund's Jadon Sancho is also on their radar although any deal is likely to depend on United finishing in the top four.

They are also considering bringing in a new striker with Romelu Lukaku making way if they can snap up Paulo Dybala or Mauro Icardi.