MX23RW : Saturday, December 14 16:06:01| >> :60:1560:1560:

Newcastle hold interest in Napoli winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia?

Newcastle hold interest in Kvaratskhelia deal?
© Reuters
Newcastle United reportedly hold an interest in signing Napoli winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia at some point during 2023.

Newcastle United have allegedly identified Napoli winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia as a potential transfer target.

The Magpies are currently enjoying their best Premier League campaign for a decade, sitting in third position in the standings ahead of the resumption after the World Cup.

Despite Newcastle currently not being in a position where they can spend excessively due to FFP, the North East outfit are expected to be active during the January window.

As it stands, it is unclear which areas Eddie Howe may look to strengthen given the consistency that his squad have produced since the beginning of August.

Nevertheless, at some stage in their progression, they will naturally be looking to make another statement in the transfer market as they bid to match the top clubs in English football.

Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe on October 8, 2022© Reuters

According to The Times, Newcastle hold an interest in signing emerging talent Kvaratskhelia in one of the upcoming transfer windows.

While the 21-year-old is only in his first season in Naples, he has already proven to be one of the deals of the summer with his contributions in Serie A and the Champions League.

Six goals and five assists have come in Italy's top flight, helping Napoli establish an eight-point lead in first place, while two strikes and three assists have been recorded in European football's premier competition.

Those closest to the Georgia international are aware of rumours which have followed his rise to prominence since making the switch to Italy, his father insisting that full focus remains on representing Gli Azzurri.

Khvicha Kvaratskhelia in action for Napoli on October 1, 2022© Reuters

Speaking to Imedi TV in November, Badri Kvaratskhelia said: "Nobody has spoken to us about the contract yet. At this stage, Khvicha doesn't even think about it, he only thinks about playing. Khvicha is informed about market rumours, but it doesn't influence him at all.

"When you are in the stands of the Napoli stadium and your surname is shouted by 60,000 fans, this feeling cannot be conveyed. Especially when it's a footballer coming from the Georgian league. I was always convinced that Khvicha would do well from the start."

The report suggests that Newcastle would need to pay in the region of £50m for Kvaratskhelia, who cost approximately €10m in July.

However, with over four-and-a-half years still remaining on his contract, Napoli would likely demand well in excess of that alleged figure if they were to consider a sale in the foreseeable future.

ID:502117:1false2false3false:QQ:: from db desktop :LenBod:collect4631:
Written by
Darren Plant

Khvicha Kvaratskhelia future - Click here for more stories

Click here for more stories about Khvicha Kvaratskhelia

Click here for more stories about Newcastle United

Collect / Create New Data
Share this article now:
Khvicha Kvaratskhelia celebrates scoring for Napoli on October 12, 2022
Read Next:
Kvaratskhelia's father addresses transfer talk amid Man City links
>
Sports Mole Logo
Enter your email address to subscribe to Sports Mole's free match previews newsletter! Updates are sent twice a week.
rhs 2.0
Today's games header
Tables header RHS
TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Liverpool14112129111835
2Chelsea1594235181731
3Arsenal1585229151429
4Manchester CityMan City158342721627
5Nottingham ForestNott'm Forest157441918125
6Aston Villa157442323025
7Brighton & Hove AlbionBrighton156632522324
8Bournemouth157352320324
9Brentford157263128323
10Fulham156542220223
11Tottenham HotspurSpurs1562731191220
12Newcastle UnitedNewcastle155551921-220
13Manchester UnitedMan Utd155461918119
14West Ham UnitedWest Ham155372028-818
15Everton143561421-714
16Leicester CityLeicester153572130-914
17Crystal Palace152761420-613
18Ipswich TownIpswich151681427-139
19Wolverhampton WanderersWolves1523102338-159
20Southampton1512121131-205


Sports Mole provides in-depth previews and predictions for every match from the biggest leagues and competitions in world football.
Argentina's Lionel Messi kisses the World Cup trophy after collecting the Golden Ball award on December 18, 2022Sign up for our FREE daily preview newsletter direct to your inbox!