Ruben Amorim reportedly wants Manchester United to sign 23-year-old Georgian international Khvicha Kvaratskhelia from Serie A club Napoli to replace Antony.
According to a report by Caught Offside, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia is the subject of interest from Ruben Amorim. The incoming Manchester United manager is already working to develop his squad, with Antony facing an uncertain future at Old Trafford. So, he has identified the 23-year-old Napoli attacker, valued at £90 million, as the top candidate to replace the Brazilian international.
Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and his Napoli journey
Khvicha Kvaratskhelia has been one of the best players in Serie A since joining Napoli from Dinamo Tbilisi in July 2022. The youngster took no time to make his mark at the Diego Armando Maradona Stadium, playing an instrumental role as the Partenopei won the Serie A title after three decades.
The 23-year-old was exceptional in his debut season but blew hot and cold last term. However, Kvaratskhelia has been back to his best under the tutelage of Antonio Conte, chipping in with five goals and two assists in ten Serie A appearances across all competitions.
Meanwhile, the Georgian attacker’s progress in the 2024/25 season has not gone unnoticed, capturing the attention of several high-profile clubs across Europe. The latest report has claimed that tpAmorim wants Manchester United to replace Antony with Kvaratskhelia at Old Trafford next year.
Will Manchester United sign Kvaratskhelia?
Manchester United can do with a player like Khvicha Kvaratskhelia. While the Red Devils have a few top-notch left-wingers, Alejandro Garnacho and Marcus Rashford can also play on the right flank. So, signing a game-changer like Kvaratskhelia can be a blessing for the Premier League heavyweights.
Meanwhile, Amorim prefers a system with three centre-backs and three attackers, and Kvaratskhelia can be the ideal fit in his setup. However, the Georgian international will not come cheap, with Napoli valuing him at £90 million. So, signing him from the Serie A club will be a tall order for Manchester United amid concerns surrounding the Profit and Sustainability Rules.
In addition, recent reports have claimed that the 23-year-old prefers Arsenal or Liverpool as his next destination. So, it will be interesting to see if Manchester United will be in contention to land Kvaratskhelia’s signature, especially if they cannot offer UEFA Champions League football.
