Liverpool and Chelsea have both been named as potential suitors for Napoli winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia.
Napoli are believed to be open to parting ways with Kvaratskhelia this month after negotiations over a new contract stalled, with Paris Saint-Germain exploring a deal believed to be worth close to €80m (£67.1m).
Meanwhile, Manchester United was recently claimed to be negotiating with Napoli for one swap deal which would send Marcus Rashford to Italy in return.
The news about the availability of Kvaratskhelia this month came as a surprise and Athletics note that it has piqued the interest of both Liverpool AND Chelsea.
The two Premier League giants are monitoring developments around Kvaratskhelia. While neither Liverpool nor Chelsea are thought to be actively pursuing a winger, there is an admission that the possibility of landing a long-term tRANSFER the target has emerged and club officials are now considering whether to act.
Central to the interest in Kvaratskhelia is Naples' reasonable asking price. While €80 million is certainly a significant sum, it represents great value for a 23-year-old who was named Serie A Player of the Season after Napoli won the 2022/23 title.
Interestingly, Napoli are believed to be interested in Liverpool winger Federico Chiesa as a potential replacement for Kvaratskhelia, while Chelsea midfielder Cesare Casadei is also a target for Antonio Conte's side.