Chelsea are eager on Khvicha Kvaratskhelia but when the Napoli star actually is accessible at that worth, they definitely received’t be alone. And even then, the Blues may not have the ability to afford him…
CHELSEA JOIN KVARADONNA RACE
Chelsea are stated to be enthusiastic about Khvicha Kvaratskhelia. No shock there – he’s good. Maybe extra shocking, although, is how attainable the Georgia star is perhaps.
Kvaratskhelia has been excellent for Napoli since transferring to Italy in 2022. The 22-year-old contributed 14 targets and 17 assists in his first season, serving to Napoli to their first Serie A title since 1990.
The winger has all the massive boys on his tail, with ESPN suggesting Chelsea have joined the queue. Apparently, Napoli worth Kvaratskhelia in extra of 100million euros, which appears truthful sufficient. Certainly, at £87million, many golf equipment would possibly see it as a cut price, particularly since Kvaratskhelia is underneath contract till 2027 and talks are on going about an extension.
Nonetheless, even at that worth, Chelsea would possibly battle attributable to FFP restrictions, uncertainty over subsequent yr’s funds, and different priorities within the switch market, comparable to a striker.
FEYENOORD HIT-MAN EYED BY BLUES
Talking of which, the Blues are stated to be among the many golf equipment holding tabs on Santiago Jimenez…
The Feyenoord ahead is amongst the highest scorers in Europe’s largest leagues in 2023, with 32 targets holding him behind solely Erling Haaland, Harry Kane, Kylian Mbappe, Mauro Icardi and Lautaro Martinez.
Maintaining such firm has alerted the big-hitters to Jimenez’s high quality, with Soccer Transfers suggesting that Chelsea are eyeing a January transfer.
The report additionally pins Assane Diao as a doable goal within the new yr following the Actual Betis winger’s high-quality begin to the season. However a No.9 stays their precedence, with Napoli’s Victor Osimhen on the prime of their record.
Learn extra: The highest worldwide goalscorers of 2023: Messi, Ronaldo, Kane, Lukaku…
PREM DUO AMONG SPURS’ CENTRE-BACK TARGETS
For Tottenham, January is all about centre-backs, with their first-choice pairing presently both injured or suspended, highlighting a scarcity of depth in Ange Postecoglou’s squad.
The Day by day Mail says Spurs are trying throughout the Premier League at a few younger England abilities: Crystal Palace’s Marc Geuhi, who has been valued in extra of £50million; and Everton prospect Jarrad Branthwaite.
Tottenham aren’t limiting their scope to those shores. AC Milan’s Germany worldwide Malick Thiaw, Benfica’s Morato, and Goncalo Inacio of Sporting Lisbon are additionally being watched forward of the brand new yr.