Napoli superstar Kvicha Kvaratskhelia ‘annoyed’ at Arsenal transfer links
NAPOLI sensation Khvicha Kvaratskhelia has been left “annoyed” by those linking him with a move to Arsenal, according to reports.
The Georgian forward, 22, was a revelation last season as he hit the ground running after joining the Italian giants.
He signed for just £10million from minnows Dinamo Batumi and has instantly become one of Napoli’s most influential players.
Kvaratskhelia registered 14 goals and 17 assists in 43 appearances during the 2022/23 campaign.
And, alongside formidable striker Victor Osimhen, he helped drive Luciano Spalletti’s side on to the club’s first Serie A title in 33 years.
His superb form has seen him linked with a move to the Premier League.
Both Arsenal and Newcastle have been mooted as interested parties in the summer window.
But according to Il Mattino, he is not thinking about leaving Napoli any time soon.
The report goes on to state that the player has been “irritated” by talk of him joining Arsenal.
He is also said to have been unmoved by Newcastle’s approach.
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Earlier this summer, Newcastle were linked with an £82m offer for the attacker – who is under contract until 2027.
Meanwhile, Arsenal are also monitoring Ajax and Ghana man Mohammed Kudus, 22.
The playmaker, who can line up through the middle or out wide, enjoyed an impressive World Cup for his country which featured a brace in a 3-2 win over South Korea.
He also bagged 18 goals and seven assists for Ajax.
Kudus, whose deal with the Dutch giants does not expire until 2025, is also attracting interest from Chelsea.
A fee of around £40m is believed to be the rough price tag for the player.
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