Barcelona is considering a move for Kalidou Koulibaly this summer transfer window according to Diario Sport.

Barcelona’s first target is Sevilla centre-back Jules Kounde but Xavi Hernandez now sees Koulibaly as a good alternative.

Koulibaly had declared his interest to leave Napoli as he enters the final year of his contract at the Diego Armando Maradona.

The Senegalese will be delighted to play for Barcelona as he prepars for world cup.

The 31-year-old, has made 57 appearances for Senegal.

The defender joined Napoli back in 2014 and has since made 317 appearances for the club.