Liverpool Plotting Late-Window Move for Napoli Star Kvaratskhelia Ahead of Euro 2024 and FIFA World Cup
(Football News, August 2023)
Liverpool are reportedly plotting a ‘sensational late-window move’ for Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, turning their ‘long-term’ interest in the Napoli winger into a concrete approach. The news comes as clubs across Europe ramp up their preparations for the upcoming Euro 2024 and the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Kvaratskhelia has been a star for Napoli over the past two seasons. In his first campaign after moving from Dinamo Batumi, the Georgian winger scored 14 goals in all competitions, while also providing 17 assists. Last term, he followed that up with 11 goals and nine assists in all competitions.
The 22-year-old has been linked with several big clubs, including Manchester United and Liverpool. While United have already signed a number of players this season, making a move for Kvaratskhelia unlikely due to financial reasons, the Reds, according to Football Insider, are ‘plotting a sensational late-window move’.
“Liverpool have been on the lookout for a wide forward throughout the transfer window and are said to be ‘keen to make a marquee signing’ under new manager Arne Slot.”
Liverpool have been on the lookout for a wide forward throughout the transfer window and are said to be ‘keen to make a marquee signing’ under new manager Arne Slot. The Merseyside club is yet to make a single signing this summer, and it seems they have been waiting to pull the trigger on the right man, and that may be Kvaratskhelia after their long-term interest.
Napoli are reportedly close to letting striker Victor Osimhen go to Chelsea, and it is unlikely that they would want to lose their two most potent forwards in the same window, with little time to source quality replacements. However, Kvaratskhelia is valued at around £70 million by the Serie A side, and with Liverpool not having spent a penny yet, they may be able to convince Napoli to accept their bid.
The Reds could bring in two Georgian stars in the same window, with multiple reports suggesting goalkeeper Giorgio Mamardashvili is also on their radar for the summer, before he’s potentially loaned out to Bournemouth.
As the countdown to Euro 2024 and the 2026 FIFA World Cup continues, the race for top talent in world football is intensifying. Liverpool’s reported interest in Kvaratskhelia, a rising star in the game, could be a significant move as they look to strengthen their squad for the challenges ahead.
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