Man Utd Join Barcelona in Race for Napoli Stalwart

Man Utd Join Barcelona in Race for Napoli Stalwart

Manchester United and Barcelona are both interested in Napoli starlet Khvicha Kvaratskhelia. According to Sport Mediaset via Sport, the Red Devils are closely monitoring the Georgian winger’s contract situation at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona.

Negotiations between Napoli and Kvaratskhelia regarding a contract extension have stalled. Despite offering their star forward a huge salary increase, they have yet to match his expectations. The 23-year-old is presently earning only €1.2 million net every season.

Meanwhile, Napoli is ready to increase his salary, giving him a new contract for approximately €6 million per year with add-ons. However, Kvaratskhelia’s camp stays radio silence. With the player appearing unwilling to accept Napoli’s terms, Aurelio De Laurentiis is considering selling the former Dinamo Batumi star next summer.

Kvaratskhelia’s current contract expires in 2027, which puts Napoli in a solid bargaining position. On top of that, the Italians anticipate a transfer tug-of-war for their sought-after talisman. In addition to long-term admirers Barcelona, Kvaratskhelia’s situation have caught Man Utd’s attention.

Indeed, Ruben Amorim’s charges are willing to offer the Napoli winger a hefty €8m annual salary to persuade him to swap Serie A for Old Trafford. That’s €2m short of Paris Saint-Germain’s proposal in the summer. PSG’s lucrative advance nearly led to Kvaratskhelia’s departure.

However, the agreement never materialized since Napoli refused to negotiate the Georgian’s departure. However, things could alter next summer. Kvaratskhelia has struggled this season, and Antonio Conte pulled him out midway through the second half of Napoli’s 1-0 home win over Roma last weekend.

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