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Napoli manager Antonio Conte has shared a huge update on the future of Khvicha Kvaratskhelia who has been heavily linked with a move to Liverpool. The Italian manager has confirmed that the Georgia international has asked Napoli to let him go this month.
Kvaratskhelia's future has been subject to speculations of late with the likes of Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), Liverpool and Chelsea heavily linked with his signature.
Napoli manager Antonio Conte has confirmed that the fleet-footed attacker wants to leave the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona immediately. Conte said, as quoted by Fabrizio Romano on X:
“Kvaratskhelia has asked to leave the club. I spoke to Khvicha and he confirmed his plan to leave the club immediately."
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Kvaratskhelia has established himself as one of the most exciting wingers in world football during his time at Napoli. He joined the Naples club in 2022 from Georgian side Dinamo Batumi for just a reported €10–12 million and has been exceptional since.
In his debut season for the Italian giants, he helped them secure their first Serie A title since 1989-90. The winger was named Serie A 'Most Valuable Player' in the 2022-23 season, becoming a hot prospect in world football.
This season, the 23-year-old has scored five goals and provided three assists in 19 appearances for Napoli who are at the top of the Serie A table. He has made a total of 107 appearances for Napoli till date, scoring 30 goals and producing 29 assists.
PSG have been named as the most likely destination for Kvaratskhelia but the Reds are also said to be monitoring the situation. They are reportedly willing to offer Napoli players like Darwin Nunez and Federico Chiesa in a swap deal.
Graeme Souness named the club who could be Liverpool's greatest threat for the Premier League title: Reports
Reds icon Graeme Souness has named Nottingham Forest the club that could pose the biggest threat to his former club's title aspirations. Nuno Espirito Santo's side have emerged as shock title contenders this season and find themselves third in the table.
Nottingham Forest managed to narrowly avoid relegation in the last couple of seasons finishing 16th and 17th, respectively. However, they already have 40 points in 20 games this campaign and sit six points behind Arne Slot's side who top the table.
Souness has claimed that the Tricky Trees could be the Merseysiders' biggest threat for the title if they can avoid injuries. The Scot said, as quoted by Nottingham Forest News:
“It’s fitting, the synchronicity of 50 years on, we see Forest challenging Liverpool once again. Nuno has them defending well, breaking at pace. They are full of confidence."
The pundit added:
"They have beaten Liverpool once this season and Liverpool still have to go to their place. Barring any big injuries, right now, they are Liverpool’s biggest threat to the title."
Nottingham Forest are the only team to beat Arne Slot's side in the Premier League this season. They beat the Merseyside outfit 1-0 at Anfield earlier this season and will host them at the City Ground on Tuesday, January 14.
