17 Jun 2024 12:19:59
Kvicha Kvaratskhelia AKA 'Kvaradona' - I see him linked to Chelsea in some rumours. Any reality in those rumours?

{Ed002's Note - Khvicha Kvaratskhelia (LW) In late 2021 Torino, Borussia Dortmund and Lokomotiv Moscow were speaking with Rubin Kazan who said they were not willing to sell at that time. Previously the player had been watched by Bayern Munich and his agent had been hawking him around the Premier League clubs including Everton with, according to him, Leeds showing some interest. Ancelotti had been open to the idea of replacing Bolasie and Bernard with him but it was clear something was going on in the background. Obviously neither side would even be approached nowadays. Remarkably he was sold to Georgian side Dinamo Batumi for a small amount of money but well beyond their means in March 2022. For 3 months Napoli and Juventus discussed a deal with his agent and on July 1, 2022 he moved to Napoli, giving a small profit to Dinamo Batumi. A move to Spain with Real Sociedad was ruled out. Paratici had originally identified him for Juventus and it is was surprise Spurs did not follow up that interest. Roma waited too long to be a viable option. The transfers are potentially going to be looked at by UEFA still. PSG have a plan to take Khvicha Kvaratskhelia or Rafael Leao to replace Mbappe. Chelsea have a solution in mind involving another player which may suit Napoli, but they are difficult to deal with and discussions have not been fruitful. Napoli say they have no intention of selling and will offer a new contract - which I expect to be initially rejected. Agent is yet again saying the player wants to move on but Napoli are insistant he will not be sold this summer. Barcelona offer a wildcard option. One for 2025 perhaps.}

1.) 17 Jun 2024
17 Jun 2024 20:21:59
Wonderful player.

2.) 18 Jun 2024
18 Jun 2024 11:50:36
Indeed a good player, but something about his agent and all that 'activity' suggest that he and his entourage might be a problem off the field.