Liverpool is reportedly gearing up to make a substantial offer for Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, who has also been linked with Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain (PSG). They are exploring a player plus cash deal to secure the signature of the Georgian forward.
Kvaratskhelia has played a pivotal role for Napoli since joining from Dinamo Batumi in 2022. He played a key part in their Serie A title win in his debut season at the club. However, according to Fichajes.net, contract negotiations with the Italian giants have hit a roadblock. With his contract expiring in 2027, he might be open to a move this year.
The situation surrounding Kvaratskhelia has caught the attention of several top clubs in Europe, including Liverpool, Chelsea, and PSG. Liverpool is preparing a significant £97.5 million bid for the winger, including a swap deal involving Federico Chiesa and Darwin Nunez to Napoli.
Chiesa joined Liverpool last summer from Juventus but has only made four appearances across competitions this season. On the other hand, Nunez arrived at Liverpool from Benfica for a reported fee of €100 million in 2022. He has not made a significant impact, with 37 goals and 20 assists in 121 games.
As per the aforementioned report, PSG is currently leading the race to sign Kvaratskhelia. However, the opportunity to play in the Premier League alongside a lucrative offer could entice both the forward and Napoli.
Arne Slot opens up on Liverpool’s links with Chelsea and PSG target Khvicha Kvaratskhelia
Liverpool is set to face Accrington Stanley at Anfield in the FA Cup third round on Saturday, January 11. During his pre-match press conference, manager Arne Slot was asked about the club’s links to Kvaratskhelia, to which he responded (via Liverpoolfc.com):
“What I make of that is it is January. I think I said it after the West Ham game that don’t disappoint me, please come up with all these clubs and all these players that are in the interest from us or the ones that don’t play a lot for us are going to go somewhere else! Yeah, that’s what’s happening now.
“Nine out of 10 times, 99 times out of 100 times in the end of the window, it’s been clear that almost all of these stories weren’t true. So, what can I comment about it? That the rumors keep going for it, but no comments from my side.”
Kvaratskhelia has scored five goals and provided three assists in 19 games across competitions this season. Alongside Liverpool, Chelsea, and PSG, Manchester United is also showing interest in the Georgian.
Edited by Aditya Singh
