According to CBS reporter Ben Jacobs, Newcastle United could give Napoli a ‘decision to make’ after securing Khvicha Kvaratskhelia for St James’ Park could give Napoli a ‘decision to make’ after securing Khvicha Kvaratskhelia for St James’ Park, according to CBS reporter Ben Jacobs.
After bolstering his attacking options with the £45 million signing of Anthony Gordon in January, Magpies head coach Eddie Howe will have another chance to bolster his squad in the summer.
Newcastle is among a number of clubs keeping an eye on Kvaratskhelia ahead of the reopening of the transfer window, according to CaughtOffside.
According to the report, Manchester City, Paris Saint-Germain, and Real Madrid are considering whether to test Napoli’s resolve, despite the fact that the Georgia international could cost up to £100 million.
Kvaratskhelia’s current employers are in a strong negotiating position because his contract expires in just over four and a half years, but they are still looking to ward off suitors through internal negotiations.
Napoli are hoping to sign the 22-year-old to new terms that will keep him with the Serie A giants until the summer of 2028.
According to transfer insider Dean Jones, Newcastle will struggle to win the race for Kvaratskhelia in the summer.
Jacobs believes Kvaratskhelia was one of the most astute signings in the last year after joining Napoli for a fraction of his current value.
The respected journalist believes Napoli are desperate to keep the winger, but a lucrative offer from Newcastle or another Premier League suitor could persuade them to sell.
Kvaratskhelia would be a significant improvement over current Newcastle wideman Allan Saint-Maximin, according to FBref statistics, who has averaged more goals, assists, shots, tackles, and blocks per 90 minutes this season.
The Napoli talisman is having a memorable campaign and is already close to reaching his goal of 30 contributions.
Kvaratskhelia has been an integral part of Napoli’s push for the Serie A title, and his constant threat in the final third of the pitch has contributed significantly to his current employers being the division’s top scorers by a wide margin.
Only two teammates in the Champions League this season have received higher average match ratings from WhoScored, demonstrating that he has an impact on big occasions.
According to Sofascore data, Kvaratskhelia has scored once every 227 minutes in Europe’s top club competition, so Newcastle should take advantage.
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