Real Madrid to beat Barcelona to sign Brazilian attacker, Barcelona to beat Manchester United and Liverpool to world-record signing and more: Transfer Round-up, November 19 2018

By Shambhu Ajith

Modified Nov 19, 2018 14:14 GMT

Florentino Perez and Ernesto Valverde are looking to make some changes to their sides in January

Manchester United make world-record bid for Kalidou Koulibaly

SSC Napoli v Paris Saint-Germain - UEFA Champions League Group C

Manchester United's chase for a top-quality centre-backs is well documented. Jose Mourinho has been quite vocal about the need to sign a world-class defender and though he couldn't get his wish in the summer, he might just be able to get what he wants in January.

As per Italian newspaper La Repubblica (via Daily Star), Manchester have launched a £80 million bid for the Napoli defender. If the Red Devils end up signing him, it will become the most expensive defensive signing. However, the report adds that Napoli have rejected Manchester United's bid.

Aurelio De Laurentiis, Napoli president, will not let the defender leave for a sum less than £89 million and have successfully warded off Chelsea's interest in the past, according to the report.

Whether or not Manchester United decides to meet Napoli's demands remains to be seen.