Via Liverpool.com
Liverpool is reportedly plotting a dramatic late move for Napoli star Khvicha Kvaratskhelia
Heavily linked with an exit earlier in the summer, his agent already spoke out about the transfer plan.
According to Football Insider, Liverpool has missed out on "multiple top targets" this summer and, as a result, wants to make a marquee addition in what remains of the transfer window, with apparent long-term target Kvaratskhelia lined up as the perfect signing.
We're not sure Michael Edwards and Richard Hughes have a "marquee" filter on their spreadsheet of targets
pivoting to a winger because of missing out on Martin Zubimendi and Leny Yoro would seem strange
But it has been speculated for a while that Arne Slot would appreciate more attacking depth in wide areas, and the two-footed Kvaratskhelia has the potential to be a long-term Mohamed Salah heir.
With Liverpool closing in on a deal for Georgian compatriot Giorgi Mamardashvili, you'd think Anfield might also be an even more attractive destination for Kvaratskhelia
his agent has already spoken about his future this summer. Kvaratskhelia and Napoli looked to be on a collision course around the time of the Euros, with the player's camp seemingly very keen on a move away.
Mamuka Jugeli in june
“I don’t want people to think that Kvara wants to stay at Napoli,"
“We want to leave, but we are waiting for the end of the Euros so as not to disturb Khvicha. The priority is to join a team that plays in the Champions League.”
Kvaratskhelia's father made similar remarks, expressing his desire for his son to leave Napoli this summer
Liverpool, of course, has qualified for the Champions League. But it should not get its hopes up too much, because Kvaratskhelia's camp have since performed a U-turn.
Jugeli
"Kvaratskhelia without the Champions League? Then he wants to win the Scudetto,”
“For the future everything depends on the president of Napoli. If he thinks of selling Kvara, he will do. If he wants the renewal, he will renew."
Kvaratskhelia's existing deal runs to 2027, giving Napoli a pretty strong hand in any negotiations. Time will tell if Liverpool really does try to pull off the audacious raid.
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