Leeds United have been boosted in their attempts to sign Georgian winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia this summer, according to a new transfer report.

The Lowdown: Winger's complex situation

The 21-year-old has been plying his trade at Russian side Rubin Kazan since 2019, scoring nine goals and registering 18 assists for the club, drawing praise as a 'very interesting' transfer target by Sky Germany reporter Max Bielefeld.

Due to the ongoing situation regarding Russia, Kvaratskhelia was granted a move out of the country earlier this month, joining Georgian side Dinamo Batumi.

It looks as though Leeds are now eyeing up a summer move for the youngster, however, following an update regarding his future.

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The Latest: Leeds boosted in fresh update

According to Il Mattino [via Sport Witness], it is 'Leeds above all' when it comes to who could potentially sign Kvaratskhelia in the summer, ahead of Tottenham and Napoli.

With the player cutting all ties with Rubin Kazan, the situation could be made easier for the Whites, in terms of getting their man.

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The Verdict: One for the present and future

At 21, Kvaratskhelia is a player who is still clearly developing but he has already become a key player for Georgia, scoring five goals in just 12 caps for his country.

Predominantly a left-sided attacking player, he could be considered an upgrade on Jack Harrison and Dan James, adding an extra spark in the final third.

The £14.4million-rated Kvaratskhelia's aforementioned end product certainly speaks for itself and that is hopefully something that would become even more prolific as he matures as a footballer, potentially blossoming under Jesse Marsch.

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