Newcastle United are reportedly eyeing a transfer move for Napoli winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia.
The Lowdown: Kvaratskhelia's season so far
So far this season, Kvaratskhelia has made 17 appearances for Napoli across Serie A and the Champions League, scoring eight goals and delivering 10 assists along the way.
The 21-year-old only joined the Italian side during the previous summer window and has a contract that isn't set to expire until 2027.
With the January transfer window around the corner, the Georgian has found himself on Newcastle's transfer radar.
The Latest: Newcastle eyeing Kvaratskhelia
According to a recent report from The Times, Kvaratskhelia has emerged as a transfer target for the Tyneside club looking ahead to the January and next summer transfer windows.
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The report also adds that the Magpies have been scouting the winger in the weeks and months leading up to the World Cup.
The Verdict: A star signing for Newcastle
In addition to his numerous goals and assists this season, Kvaratskhelia has also racked up more shot-creating actions (58) and successful dribbles (19) than any other player at Napoli in Serie A, further showcasing his attacking talent.
Then from a defensive point of view, the Georgian has made more tackles in the attacking third of the pitch (10) than any of his teammates, showing how much of a hard worker he is off the ball.
His overall performances in Serie A this season have earned the youngster an impressive season rating of 7.55/10 from WhoScored, making him the highest-rated player in the entire division.
Having been hailed as an "unreal talent" and as a "superstar" by journalist Kyle Bonn, it's easy to see why Napoli reportedly have put a price tag of around £50m on their attacking star.
Moving forward, if Newcastle are able to secure a deal for Kvaratskhelia either in January or the next summer transfer window, this would surely be a star signing for the club and give them someone who could be a long-term figure in the team.