West Ham are one of the clubs 'most interested' in signing winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia this summer, according to a new transfer update.
The Lowdown: Productive season for Kvaratskhelia
The 21-year-old has enjoyed an impressive spell for club and country, catching the eye with his performances for Rubin Kazan and Georgia, respectively.
Kvaratskhelia scored two goals and registered four assists for Kazan in the Russian Premier League this season before joining Dinamo Batumi, due to the ongoing situation in Russia.
West Ham have been linked with a move for the youngster in the past and their interest doesn't appear to be going away, as a new link popped up on Friday.
The Latest: West Ham keen on move
According to Il Mattino, the Hammers are one of those 'most interested' in acquiring Kvaratskhelia's signature, should he make a quick-fire exit from his current club.
The level he is playing at is a significant step down, due to returning to his homeland after his Kazan contract was terminated, so he could jump at the chance of moving to the Premier League.
Leeds United and Napoli are two of the clubs also thought to be in the mix.
The Verdict: Exciting wide addition
Kvaratskhelia is an exciting prospect who is already impressing for Georgia, scoring five times in 13 caps, and he could be a great option for David Moyes to bring in this summer.
Predominantly a left-sided player, he could provide stiff competition for Said Benrahma in that position, potentially even coming in as an upgrade on him. He averaged four dribbles per game for Georgia in World Cup qualifying, showing what a direct and skilful player he is. To put that into context, his total dribbles per game for club and country combined comes in and three, which is more than double Benrahma's 1.3.
Kvaratskhelias' situation means he could even be available for free, with his stay at Batumi ending in June, meaning there is less risk in taking a punt on him, too.
In other news, one former West Ham player could return to the club this summer. Find out who it is here.