unique 435 Posted August 18, 2015 Norwich are now supposed to be interested in Koulibaly along with Southampton. Lazy journalism, maybe.....but would be an excellent coup if it were to come off. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tetteys Jig 830 Posted August 18, 2015 Sounds like a great player, just what we are hoping for if vvd goes elsewhere. Hopefully there will be enough top class defenders for all of us chasing one to have one then it''s simply a lottery as to which of them adapt. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grefstad 0 Posted August 18, 2015 Great player! Would very much like him here, but if Soton are interested we will likely lose out, as, to be frank, they got more of a pull than us.Dont expect a discussion here in this forum, though, as 99% will not have heard about him, and are barely able to spell/pronounce his name ;) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Samwam27 527 Posted August 18, 2015 Southampton can''t be after everyone. They''re "supposed" to be in talks about VVD and already signed Caulker Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PurpleCanary 5,557 Posted August 18, 2015 [quote user="grefstad"]Great player! Would very much like him here, but if Soton are interested we will likely lose out, as, to be frank, they got more of a pull than us.Dont expect a discussion here in this forum, though, as 99% will not have heard about him, and are barely able to spell/pronounce his name ;)[/quote]I have never heard of him, as I have not heard of the vast majority of professional footballers worldwide, although I could probably have a stab at pronouncing him name if I knew what language it was derived from. So how about telling those of us who are in ignorance something about him, so we can contribute to a discussion? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lessingham Canary 99 Posted August 18, 2015 According to Wiki (thats where most of our foreign player info) would be a great signing, we may have a chance if Southampton sign VDD ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dr. Ink 0 Posted August 18, 2015 Today, Gianluca Di Marzio reports that Norwich – as well as Southampton – are in the race to sign Napoli centre back Kalidou Koulibaly. City manager Alex Neil confirmed that City are in the hunt for a central defender.The Frenchman started his career at Metz where he made 41 appearances in his two years at the club. He joined Genk in 2012 and impressed before leaving for Napoli last year. The 24-year old has represented France at a youth stage but he is yet to make an appearance for the first team.Southampton are also interested in the defender, and the team in the Europa League are strong favourites to land the defender, however they could opt to sign former Norwich target Virgil van Dijk.Norwich are looking to add quality to the backline for the new season, and with the transfer window ending soon, and other reported interest in the player, if Norwich want their man they will have to wrap up the deal as quick as possible. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Katie Borkins 1 Posted August 18, 2015 With Koulibaly, Assaidi and Mbokani, I bet the Radio Norfolk commentary team are having sleepless nights. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
norfolkbroadslim 223 Posted August 18, 2015 11 million euros bid! - 21:39NORWICH ENTER KOULIBALY RACENorwich City have entered the race to sign Napoli centre-backKalidou Koulibaly, according to Sky Italia.Southampton have already showed their interest for the player, although we understand a formal offer is yet to be submitted.Norwich have not lodged their interested, with our colleagues in Italy reporting the Canaries are offering €11millions plus bonuses to bring the former France U20 international to Carrow Roadhttp://www.skysports.com/transfer-centre/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
havemyhowsonit 0 Posted August 18, 2015 This transfer window is actually doing my head in. Can''t keep up with all these rumours. Where do they actually surface from?Are we easy targets to make up complete garbage about. I blame the publicity about how bad the shirts are Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Redders Right Foot 22 Posted August 18, 2015 Sky Italia has annoyed me to no end. At this point, as bad as it is, I just want us to sign someone, ANYONE! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
King Klose 0 Posted August 18, 2015 Sky Italia are pretty reliable aren''t they. They were pretty much first on the Destro to Bologna deal. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thas a rummun 2 Posted August 19, 2015 Just seen the guy is 6''5". Bloody tall! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wcorkcanary 4,334 Posted August 19, 2015 Too big, Next. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fuzzar 1,702 Posted August 19, 2015 Everton will sell Stones to Chelsea for £35m, who''ll then outbid Southampton for Koulibaly, so they''ll go for van Dijk and we''ll sign Collins, loaning out Turner.I then look forward to the usual sh!tstorm on here! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mooney 0 Posted August 19, 2015 This would be an amazing signing. Him and Bassong at CB would be scary... James Collins probably lacks the pace to play off Bassong which has made Russell Martin an effective partner. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Move Klose 303 Posted August 19, 2015 In other words if celtic qualify for the knock out stages of the champions league Van Dijk will not be sold to Southampton and they sign Koulibaly instead.But if they don''t qualify (which wouldn''t be a big suprise) Van Dijk will sign for Southampton and leave us in a much better position to go for Koulibaly.Think Everton are rumoured to be closing in on signing centre back Ramiro Funes Mori from River Plate and I can''t see Chelsea paying the £40m Everton want for John Stones. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cantiaci Canary 556 Posted August 19, 2015 From Napoli to Norwich is an unusual move ... Would be surprised if we could convince him to come. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
westcoastcanary 173 Posted August 19, 2015 [quote user="Cantiaci Canary"]From Napoli to Norwich is an unusual move ... Would be surprised if we could convince him to come.[/quote]Beautifully understated CC. :-)) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Webbo118 0 Posted August 19, 2015 [quote user="Mooney"]This would be an amazing signing. Him and Bassong at CB would be scary... James Collins probably lacks the pace to play off Bassong which has made Russell Martin an effective partner.[/quote]Fantastic player - a monster with skill who can play in other positions. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lappinitup 629 Posted August 19, 2015 [quote user="Webbo118"]Fantastic player - a monster with skill who can play in other positions.[/quote]Always useful to have someone who''s versatile. I''ve played in most positions but spent most of my time in the hole. [;)] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
norfolkbroadslim 223 Posted August 19, 2015 [quote user="lappinitup"][quote user="Webbo118"]Fantastic player - a monster with skill who can play in other positions.[/quote]Always useful to have someone who''s versatile. I''ve played in most positions but spent most of my time in the hole. [;)][/quote]Didn''t you work for many years in the council''s sewerage department Lapp? [;)] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lappinitup 629 Posted August 19, 2015 [quote user="norfolkbroadslim"][quote user="lappinitup"][quote user="Webbo118"]Fantastic player - a monster with skill who can play in other positions.[/quote]Always useful to have someone who''s versatile. I''ve played in most positions but spent most of my time in the hole. [;)][/quote]Didn''t you work for many years in the council''s sewerage department Lapp?[;)][/quote]Good lord no! I''ve never been near manholes. [:S] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dr Greenthumb 749 Posted August 19, 2015 We are destined for James Collins Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tricky974 61 Posted August 19, 2015 Agreed we will end up with Collins and probaly Jelavic and that will be it, Jelavic wont then replace Jerome so his only impact will be off the bench imo Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MrCanary 0 Posted August 19, 2015 Sebastien knows Kalidou Koulibaly and that might be a plus point when he decides who to sign...Both big, strong central defenders. Could be quite formidable. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Branston Pickle 3,652 Posted August 19, 2015 There''s no particular need to be disparaging of Collins - he''s a decent PL performer and could be much less of a gamble than a younger guy who might or might not quite ''fit''; this season the main priority is staying up, we can go for more ''luxurious'' players next year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tetteys Jig 830 Posted August 19, 2015 [quote user="MrCanary"]Sebastien knows Kalidou Koulibaly and that might be a plus point when he decides who to sign...Both big, strong central defenders. Could be quite formidable.[/quote] does he? How? Perhaps something in that new deal he got. I think I actually want that one to happen more than a striker to be honest Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Essjayess 307 Posted August 19, 2015 Inter, Roma, Napoli..i think we have all had enough of these reports from Italy linking us to players there. Forget this one to, the guy is staying put at Napoli. The only Canaries he could sign for would probably be the Canaries who kick off against Torino in Serie A .Think domestically Lewis Dunk could be good, or if Alex is looking abroad why not Papy Djilobodji? He is at least nearer to home and in the same mould as KK. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mrs miggins 0 Posted August 19, 2015 Would be a great signing but as other have alluded; why would he want to come here when he''s at Napoli? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites