Newcastle United has reportedly made a bold £82 million offer for Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, the talented winger from Napoli.
The 22-year-old Georgian player garnered attention from top clubs across Europe following his impressive performances last season, during which Napoli won the Serie A title.
According to the Italian publication Corriere dello Sport, Newcastle has presented a substantial bid to test Napoli’s determination to keep Kvaratskhelia.
Manager Eddie Howe is eager to bolster his squad with players of European caliber in preparation for the club’s first Champions League campaign in 20 years.
Having recorded two goals and four assists in the prestigious European competition during the 2022-23 season, Kvaratskhelia certainly meets the desired criteria for Newcastle.
Napoli are keen to keep the former Dinamo Batumi talent at the club and are planning for next season with him in their ranks.
Should they reject the bid, the Toon are willing to increase to £85m in the hope the Italian champions decide to cash in.
West Ham are exploring a deal to bring in Manchester United captain Harry Maguire on loan, according to The Telegraph.
The same outlet say Wolves are set to submit a bid in excess of £20m for 19-year-old Bristol City starlet Alex Scott.
Free agent Jonny Evans is wanted by his former Leicester boss Brendan Rodgers at Celtic, the Scottish Sun have claimed.