It was quite the afternoon of transfer news as far as Liverpool were concerned.
Relevo broke the claim that Saudi Arabia are expecting Mo Salah to sign for a Saudi Pro League club in the summer.
Meanwhile, reported transfer target Khvicha Kvaratskehlia has informed Napoli boss Antonio Conte of his desire to leave the club in the January transfer window.
It’s more bad news on that front, with the talented Georgian winger looking increasingly likely to agree a switch to French champions PSG.
The 23-year-old winger has registered eight goal contributions in 19 appearances (across all competitions) in the 2024/25 campaign.
PSG look set to wrap up Khvicha Kvaratskhelia deal shortly
Transfer news guru Fabrizio Romano now reports on X (formerly Twitter) that Luis Enrique’s outfit have ‘agreed every term’ of the Serie A star’s contract.
Kvaratskhelia looks set to benefit from a considerably plumper wage packet than the alleged £32,496-per-week figure he’s currently earning in Naples (courtesy of Capology).
🚨🔴🔵 Paris Saint-Germain have agreed every term of Khvicha Kvaratskhelia’s contract for the next five years.
The salary will be x4/5 his current one at Napoli.
PSG are in negotiations with Napoli, as revealed here two days ago…
…new meeting next week to get it done. pic.twitter.com/fEQE8ccmU9
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) January 11, 2025
Were Liverpool seriously interested?
It’s important to emphasise that this was not a player we were understood to be actively pursuing this January.
That’s not to likewise suggest there wasn’t an appreciation for a player of the wide man’s very obvious talents!
David Ornstein did report on Liverpool’s interest in Kvaratskhelia on Thursday on X, noting that the Reds may be prepared to pounce if he ‘becomes market opportunity’.
🚨 Liverpool could consider move to sign Khvicha Kvaratskhelia if leaves Napoli in Jan. #LFC not actively seeking winger but admire 23yo, alert to situation + may contend if becomes market opportunity. #PSG & #CFC also among interested clubs @TheAthleticFC https://t.co/sSuEI0LSFR
— David Ornstein (@David_Ornstein) January 9, 2025
Having now communicated his desire to leave in the winter window, this would surely now qualify as an opportunistic transfer for sporting director Richard Hughes.
That said, it does seem that PSG have done a lot of the groundwork already on a deal, so it’s looking pretty likely we’ll miss out on this particular opportunity.
A shame, but not a devastating blow for a side that already possesses a great deal of quality on the left flank in the form of Luis Diaz and Cody Gakpo.
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Luis Diaz is not “a great deal of quality”. No end product. Rarely does anything but cut inside and shoot, or pass the ball backwards or sideways. Yes, he terrifies defenders butt he doesn’t score or assist enough. If Nunez wasn’t so terrible, the spotlight would be on him.
And he wants to move to Barcelona. He does my head in.
People like you should just keep your stupid comments to yourself.. idiot
Thank you my brother
Can you imagine how this dickhead is condemning Luis Diaz.
Both Luis Diaz and Cody Gakpo are the best left wingers in the premier league right now.
I agree with you.
He’s a Man U fan thatvis why he is such a dickhead. Haha
Listen all liverpool have to do his bought players we really need and can perform and contribute to our mission to win trophies Diaz his a great player I agree he may not be consistent but he contributes and that says something we just have to be position and motivate our players Darwin his struggling I know but we still have to support him as long as he’s wearing a scousers shirt I know it’s hard he makes you want to pull your hair out….but he still gave it his all when he steps on the field…
Liverpool are a stagnate giant .run by a penny pinching goliath
When you are top of the league and fighting on all fronts , this the time to add some class
To let city pounce on on a player we admired and could turn us into a powerhouse up front ,is downright incompetant ,we talk a lot and do nothing , this is a disgrace not only to the integrety of the club , but a slap in the face to a supporter base crying out for silverware
FSG live for the moment not the future, and this is why clubs like manchester city , Chelsea
Will always be in the fight ,because they are willing to spend the money , John Henry , Wake up mate ,liverpool is not just a money pit for your own personal benifit , It is an institution built on winning and trophys, make a statement win back the fans , sign some players and show the faithful you accually care , because if you cant do it sellnit to someone who accually cares bout the club and its legacy
What I love about FSG? Their behind the scenes recruitment. It’s the best in the world. Upto, and including Managerial/Coach position. Yes, we desperately need to strengthen. A new left back, a right back, a left footed centre back. A top quality dm to give Grav a rest. The fact that we really do need these backups, if we’re serious, and not even linked to any, shows where FSG fall flat. It’s always “In the next transfer window”
No one in their right mind can say they love fsg. They lead you to believe in what they want, like signing top players, but they’re only interested in profits, it sound cold and unfair, but let’s face it, they only want us near the top like in the champions league, that’s all they want is the money from that and shirt sales. SO FSG F.O. SELL UP AND F.O .