PSG ready to offer 29-year-old defender as part of deal to sign Barcelona target Khvicha Kvaratskhelia: Reports

Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) are prepared to offer 29-year-old defender Milan Skriniar as part of the deal to sign Barcelona target Khvicha Kvaratskhelia. The Parisian giants actively pushed to sign the Georgian winger in the summer transfer window, but they failed to complete any deals for him.

They have constantly kept their radar focused on him, as have Barca, and it looks like a transfer battle will ensue. This comes as Kvaratskhelia's club Napoli have been unable to agree to a new deal with the winger, despite his current contract concluding in 2027.

If Partenopei remain uncertain that Kvaratskhelia will remain at the club for the long term, they could look to sell him in the near future. This has heightened the interest of clubs like Liverpool, who need to sign a replacement for Mohamed Salah, according to journalist Graeme Bailey (via PSGTalk).

Barcelona also have their eyes on him, with a report from La Repubblica (via PSGTalk) revealing that an offer worth up to €80 million is being prepared. This has pushed PSG to look for the advantage over these other interested clubs.

According to Italian journalist Emanuele Cammaroto (via PSGTalk), the Parisian giants are working on a deal that sees Napoli benefit more than money. They are looking to attach their defender Milan Skriniar to the deal, with the journalist revealing that Napoli boss Antonio Conte is a big fan of the Slovak.

However, Cammaroto noted that Skriniar's large salary of €9 million per season would be too much for Napoli to pay. This could mean that PSG will offer to share the weight of paying his salary, even if he moves to Napoli. He also claimed that the Parisians will make a move for him after 2025.

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Barcelona's interest in Khvicha Kvaratskhelia widely known

Barcelona's interest in signing Georgian talent Khvicha Kvaratskhelia has been widely reported. The 23-year-old has been one of the most exciting players in Naples, scoring 30 goals and providing 28 assists in 102 games, helping them win the Serie A in 2023.

A report from SPORT (via TeamTalk) has revealed that Barcelona are looking to sign him in the winter transfer window (January 2025). Unlike PSG, they are not looking to wait for another year.

It is also believed that Kvaratskhelia would like a move to Barca, because they have a higher chance of winning trophies than Napoli do. However, it is worth noting that Napoli are currently leading the Serie A table this season, and they could potentially go on to win it.

It is also needs to be mentioned that a move to PSG may provide the winger with even more trophies, with the Ligue 1 toppers ruthlessly dominating French football.