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title: "Man City: Txiki eyeing Kvaratskhelia move"
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type: "post"
language: "en-GB"
author: "Emilio Galantini"
section: "Manchester City News"
published: "2023-03-01T19:10:45Z"
modified: "2023-03-01T19:10:45Z"
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# Man City: Txiki eyeing Kvaratskhelia move

**[Manchester City](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/manchester-city-news/) 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](https://theathletic.com/4142408/2023/02/02/manchester-city-squad-transfers-future-guardiola/?source=emp_shared_article) 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](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/manchester-city-news/man-city-sergio-gomez-could-be-moved-on-with-exit-possible/) whose departures aren’t totally ruled out with the [Premier League](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/premier-league-news/) champions potentially kickstarting a summer of change at Eastlands.

This comes as Begiristain and manager [Pep Guardiola](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/tag/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](https://caughtoffside.substack.com/p/exclusive-ben-jacobs-takeover-premier?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email) 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.

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### The Verdict: Very talented player…

The forward has been called ‘[unplayable](https://twitter.com/carlogarganese/status/1567600363510841347)‘ by members of Italy’s press for his exploits over 2022/2023.

As per [WhoScored,](https://www.whoscored.com/Teams/276/Show/Italy-Napoli) 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).](https://www.whoscored.com/Teams/276/Show/Italy-Napoli)

In Kvaratskhelia, City supporters could certainly be witnessing a new Kinkladze in the making.