Liverpool ready to offer one of two first-team stars as part of swap deal to sign Khvicha Kvaratskhelia: Reports

Liverpool are considering offering one of Darwin Nunez or Federico Chiesa to Napoli in exchange for Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, according to reports.

The Merseysiders have been in extraordinary form this season as they lead the Premier League and the Champions League standings. Arne Slot's side have guaranteed themselves a spot in the knockout stages in Europe while leading the league by six points.

The Reds have been linked with Napoli's Kvaratskhelia as they look to reinforce the squad under the Dutch boss. With a wealth of attacking options at their disposal, a recent report from Rousing the Kop claims that the club are weighing up a potential swap deal to sign the Georgian talent (via Football365).

Nunez has displayed underwhelming form this season, having scored just four goals across competitions. Meanwhile, Chiesa, who secured a £10 million move from Juventus last summer, has been sparingly used. The Italian has had injury issues, making just four appearances under Slot.

Multiple reports have linked Nunez and Chiesa with exits this month, making a swap deal more plausible. However, Liverpool face competition in the race to sign Kvaratskhelia amid interest from various European outfits, including Chelsea and Manchester United.

The Georgia international has developed into one of Europe's hottest prospects at Napoli, having scored 30 goals and provided 29 assists in 107 games for the club. His contract is set to expire in June 2027.

"They should have re-singed him last year" - Pundit speaks on Liverpool star Trent Alexander-Arnold's future amid Real Madrid links

Glen Johnson believes Liverpool made a mistake not locking Trent Alexander-Arnold down on a new deal last year. The pundit insists that the England international cannot be blamed if he departs Anfield this summer.

Alexander-Arnold's future at the club remains uncertain with his contract expiring in June. Although the Merseysiders are trying to negotiate an extension, Real Madrid are actively pursuing the right-back, per reports.

Speaking about the England international's contract situation, Johnson said:

“It’s a really tough one. All his family live in Liverpool. But look, he's won everything. He's been great. He should not have been put in this position in the first place. No one at Liverpool can complain if he leaves because they should have re-signed him last year."

Alexander-Arnold came through the Reds' academy and has established himself as one of the best right-backs in the world at Anfield. He has made 335 appearances for the Merseysiders, scoring 20 goals and providing 85 assists.