Transfer Tug-of-War: Manchester United And Liverpool Set To Battle PSG For Napoli Star Khvicha Kvaratskhelia

Manchester United and Liverpool are said to be competing directly with PSG to complete a deal for the Georgian winger, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia from Napoli.

The talented European winger has since impressed everyone while featuring for Napoli, where he played a pivotal role as they clinched the Serie A title in season 2022-23 and played a major role in the current title defence campaign.

The 22-year-old has been impressive this season playing for Napoli scoring five goals and providing three assists in 17 Serie A matches under Antonio Conte.

As he guides the team, he has begun negotiations for contract renewal with his client club, Napoli, while his future with the team remains uncertain. Kvaratskhelia recently signed a contract with the club that runs until 2027 but is already exploring opportunities with other clubs.

PSG and Liverpool Eye Khvicha Kvaratskhelia

In particular, Paris Saint-Germain has been following the left winger for a long time and, according to rumours, is in constant contact with Napoli and has already started negotiations with Kvaratskhelia’s entourage.

PSG are said to be willing to offer him a staggering four times his current wage to help him move to the Parc des Princes. But Napoli say no to the lower amount and have stuck to their $95.8 million (£67 million) price tag.

Now Manchester United have joined the bidding war, hoping to use Rashford in exchange for Kvaratskhelia.

Rashford has been linked with an exit from Old Trafford this winter, with AC Milan, Juventus, Borussia Dortmund, and West Ham eyeing him. United consider Kvaratskhelia as an addition that would greatly improve their attacking lines.

Liverpool is also keeping a close eye on changes in the player market. The leaders of the English Premier League may increase their interest in Kvaratskhelia if PSG put him for sale him during the winter transfer window.

However, there are rumours that Liverpool might need to sell a star player to generate the funds necessary to finance the deal. Necessary to finance the deal.

Amongst the giants, United and Liverpool are serious contenders; however, PSG seem to be in a great position, already in direct talks with Napoli.

According to Fabrizio Romano, the French giants boasting about outcompeting their rivals, though they will have to invest in Napoli’s asking price to sign the Georgian star.