Liverpool, Chelsea, Fiorentina in race for N'Koulou

Fiorentia have joined Chelsea and Liverpool in the race for Cameroonian defender Nicolas N'Koulou, according to reports.

The Cameroonian international's contract with Marseille expires at the end of the current season and he is unwilling to extend his deal with the club, meaning he could leave on a free next summer.

Chelsea and Liverpool are known to be admirers of N'Koulou, and are both looking to strengthen their defences when the transfer window opens while Lazio are also keen on his signature.

And according to Foot 365, Fiorentina have also joined the race to sign N'Koulou next summer.

The 25-year-old defender made 24 league appearances last season for Marseille, scoring twice.

With N'Koulou expected to leave the Stade Velodrometo at the end of the season, there is expected to be a bidding war for his signature.