Barcelona star agrees to join Premier League side, Real Madrid eye world-record move for Ramos' replacement, and more La Liga news – 8th January 2019

Real Madrid eye move for Kalidou Koulibaly

SSC Napoli v FC Internazionale - Serie A

Real Madrid are looking to sign a long-term replacement for Sergio Ramos and have decided to spend big. Florentino Perez has reportedly decided to make a move for Barcelona and Manchester United target, Kalidou Koulibaly.

Mirror report that Madrid are preparing a £90 million move for the Napoli star. The bid, if accepted or not, will be a world record bid – beating the £75 million Liverpool paid to sign Virgil Van Dijk.

Koulibaly has been a rock at the back for the Serie A and the main reason for their impressive defensive records under Maurizio Sarri and Carlo Ancelotti. Chelsea were keen on signing him last summer but Napoli were adamant on keeping him at the club.

However, the Italian side have now decided to cash-in on him and it has started a bidding war between Manchester United, Barcelona and Real Madrid.