Man City, Pep Guardiola. The Blues, Premier League, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia
Manchester City and transfer chief Txiki Begiristain are eyeing a move for Napoli star Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, according to reports.
The Lowdown: Summer of change looming?
Recently, The Athletic and reliable journalist Sam Lee published an article detailing the futures of every City squad member and their likelihood of leaving in the summer.
Kalvin Phillips and Sergio Gomez were among the players whose departures aren’t totally ruled out with the Premier League champions potentially kickstarting a summer of change at Eastlands.
This comes as Begiristain and manager Pep Guardiola liaise behind-the-scenes at City over who to sign in their stead.
The Latest: Man City eyeing Kvaratskhelia…
It is believed by journalist Ben Jacobs that City are among the sides targeting Napoli star Kvaratskhelia, with Newcastle also displaying an interest.
The Serie A sensation has seriously impressed in Italy’s top flight this campaign, standing out as a star player, and it’s claimed the Blues are eyeing a move.
He will however cost a marquee fee with Jacobs detailing that Kvaratskhelia could command ‘double’ his rumoured £50 million valuation.
The reporter adds that City supporters will know all about talented Georgians given the cult hero status of former favourite Georgi Kinkladze.
The Verdict: Very talented player…
The forward has been called ‘unplayable‘ by members of Italy’s press for his exploits over 2022/2023.
As per WhoScored, this tag is well and truly backed up, with Kvaratskhelia sitting just behind star striker Victor Osimhen in terms of best performances by average match rating.
The 22-year-old, who can play attacking midfield, has ten goals and nine assists to his name this season – totalling a very impressive 19 goals contributions domestically.
He also ranks very highly in terms of other attacking stats like attempts at goal, key passes made and completed dribbles per 90 (WhoScored).
In Kvaratskhelia, City supporters could certainly be witnessing a new Kinkladze in the making.
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