CONFIRMED: Man City still in for Kvaratskhelia

Jacque Talbot

2 Jun 2023 08:59 BST
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Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, Napoli, 2022/23 — © ProShots

Khvicha Kvaratskhelia is still being monitored by Manchester City but it’s hugely unlikely that Napoli will let the winger leave this summer, we can confirm.

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The Georgian enjoyed a phenomenal campaign in Italy. But the club will ask for close to €150million to let him go at this point. They see Kvaratskhelia as a potential future Ballon d'Or winner, sources in Italy have told us. Victor Osimhen is more likely to exit but interested parties would have to pay the full amount.

We understand Man City are looking at a right-winger for next season, however. FootballTransfers was told in mid-April that Reading youth striker Luca Fletcher was headed there, and now that’s been reported by UK nationals. We also exclusively revealed the signing of Spike Brits during the same period, and the club have announced the signing of him from Wimbledon since.

Kvaratskhelia helped Napoli win the Serie A title last season, providing ten assists and 14 goals in the league.

FootballTransfers values the 22-year-old at €46.3million. His contract is until 2027.

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