Napoli defender Kalidou Koulibaly has stated the Premier League will suit him if he chooses to leave Serie A.
The Senegalese defender could hold talks with the Blues after revealing there has been “no signs” of a new contract offer from Napoli.
Koulibaly has been heavily linked with a £23million move over to Stamford Bridge, and the 24-year-old has said talks with incoming Chelsea manager Antonio Conte may take place “very soon”.
Despite making 33 league appearances for current club Napoli and helping them to finish second in Serie A 2015-16 season, Koulibaly has been offered no assurances that his future at Stadio San Paolo beyond 2019 will be ongoing.
Koulibaly recently told French newspaper L’Equipe that a move away was not his intention, However, he did say: “I was happy to sign a five-year contract with them – I did very good things this season and there are proposals on the table.”
“Big clubs want to sign me and there is no sign of a renewal with Napoli.
“The negotiations for a contract extension have stalled and they never wanted to discuss with us.”
Koulibaly also confirmed he has yet to speak with incoming boss Conte about a move to the Premier League, saying: “No, I have not talked to him but that may be soon.
“If nothing happens at Napoli, I will start to have contact with other clubs.
“The game In England could be suitable for me but I like Italy. I do not press for a transfer but I hope to sign a renewal with Napoli or we proceed to other solutions.
“Napoli also wants to make money.”
