Despite failing to sign Mykhailo Mudryk, Arsenal's January preparations are not believed to be ended. The deal to bring the Ukrainian to the Gunners this month almost went through, but Edu saw it slip through his fingers because to Todd Boehly's Chelsea.
The Blues moved swiftly to fulfill Shakhtar Donetsk's high-figure demand, paying £88 million plus add-ons for the 22-year-old. Arsenal's search for a potential bolster to their attacking ranks has been put on hold by Mudryk's transfer to Stamford Bridge, but other options are anticipated to be taken into consideration.
Numerous names have previously been connected, including the Barcelona team of Raphinha and Ferran Torres. However, according to 90min, Arsenal has now joined the vast list of fans of Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, a superstar for Napoli.
The top teams in Europe are showing a lot of interest in the 21-year-old after he made an immediate impact in Italy. Kvaratskhelia, who only cost Gli Azzurri €10 million (£8.8 million) from Rubin Kazan in the summer, has contributed to 21 goals in 20 games, including five in five Champions League outings.
After his amazing display against the Reds in the Champions League, Kvaratskhelia has been heavily linked to a move to Liverpool, but Edu Gaspar is reportedly keeping an eye on his status at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona.
Napoli will reportedly ask for close to £100 million in exchange for the Georgian international, though. The club's position on overpaying for players has lately been expressed by Mikel Arteta, thus a transaction would need to benefit all sides. After the victory over Tottenham, the Gunners manager remarked, "We always want to strengthen the group; the club is the first one that is trying, but I think as well we have to have some discipline."
"In terms of both the goals we have and the actions we want to take at any given time, we must be very consistent. Let's concentrate on improving such players because we can."
Arsenal Stadium favorite and supporter of Kvaratskhelia Thierry Henry has already given his seal of approval, should the Gunners require one. Henry commended Kvaratskhelia for his performance in the 4-1 victory over Liverpool, which included an assist and Man of the Match honors.
"He played a fantastic game. how he applied pressure. His desire, particularly for the second objective, "Henry remarked in September (via HITC).
"I witnessed a player whose determination and the manner he pushed the ball past Trent Alexander-Arnold or put pressure on Gomez were unparalleled. It wasn't just about his skill, however. I appreciate that he is aware of Zielinski's location and that we are aware of what transpired following the punishment. I believed it to be the best choice.
“He’s been magnificent. The run and awareness. People will say ‘well what’s so difficult about that?’ Some people don’t see what’s happening on the field and his head was always up. This guy has that little contagious thing. This is why already, the Napoli fans are in love with him.
“Yes, you can be cocky. When you play like that you can be cocky. He delivered against Liverpool, as I said he’s contagious. He has been there for a minute and the Napoli fans love him already. He has heart and skills.”