With the January transfer window around the corner, Manchester City has been linked with moves for a host of players. Some are looming as January targets, others look like players the champions could target in the summer. One such player who has now been linked with a move to Manchester City is Napoli winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia. The Georgian international has been one of Napoli’s key contributors for some time. He is also a player who could add another dimension to City’s attacking play if the champions did move for Kvaratskhelia.
Spanish publication [_Fichajes_](https://www.fichajes.net/en/news/new-top-suitor-for-kvaratskhelia-20241205.html) reports that Manchester City are leading the race to sign Khvicha Kvaratskhelia. Fichajes further reports that Liverpool, Real Madrid and Barcelona also have an interest in signing the Georgian international. Furthermore, Fichajes reports that Manchester City have made contact with Kvaratskhelia’s entourage. This reported move puts City at the front of the queue to sign Napoli’s star man according to Fichajes report.
#### Khvicha Kvaratskhelia would add a new dimension to Manchester City’s attacking play but signing may be a tough move to pull off.
First of all, I believe there is little to no chance of Manchester City moving for Kvaratskhelia in January. There are more pressing needs to address in Pep Guardiola’s squad than signing another winger. But a move for the Georgian international in the summer isn’t out of the realms of possibility. However, it would be a hard move to complete based on Napoli’s reputation as a tough negotiator in the transfer market.
Kvaratskhelia is a different type of winger from Jeremy Doku and Savinho. His playing style is similar to that of Jack Grealish rather than Doku and Savinho. But the Georgian international does carry more of a goal threat than Grealish and is a lot quicker then the England international. Kvaratskhelia plays primarily on the left wing. He can also play behind a striker which could see him from a deadly combination with Erling Haaland.
But Kvaratskhelia thrives out on the left wing. His speed and creativity are standout attributes in his game. He is also technically brilliant, so that helps him score goals and create opportunities. At times City’s play has lacked any threat this season. A player like Kvaratskhelia would add to City’s attacking options. If Jack Grealish [moves into midfield](https://esteemedkompany.com/2024/12/05/all-of-a-sudden-manchester-city-and-pep-guardiola-have-found-another-midfielder/) permanently, then there would be a spot on the left wing available in City’s squad. So a move for Kvaratskhelia does make sense. But it isn’t without any potential stumbling blocks.
But signing the Georgian international would be a tough task for Manchester City. Fichajes reports that Napoli has set an asking price of £83 million to sell their star player. It is a figure they would be unlikely to budge from. There is also the fact that Manchester City may want to avoid lengthy and protracted transfer negotiations next summer as they look to rebuild their squad. That is another factor to consider when looking at the chances of City moving for the Georgian international.
#### Summary
On paper a summer move from Manchester City for Khvicha Kvaratskhelia does make sense. But Napoli are tough negotiators in the transfer market especially when it comes to selling their key players. There is a lot to play out before the possibility of Kvaratskhelia playing for Manchester City becomes a realistic scenario to ponder. But there is a case for it based on the Georgian internationals quality and City’s need to rebuild their squad in the near future.