Arsenal are one of several top clubs apparently keeping tabs on Napoli magician Khvicha Kvaratskhelia.
Back in January, 90Min claimed the Gunners had set their sights on the exciting Georgia international.
As well as Arsenal, the likes of Manchester City, Newcastle United and Manchester United have also been linked.
Jamie Carragher has now reiterated that Kvaratskhelia is the most exciting player in Europe.
The pundit was speaking on CBS Sports as he previewed another evening of Champions League action.
Liverpool are in action against Real Madrid, while Kvaratskhelia’s Napoli take on Eintracht Frankfurt.
Many Arsenal fan eyes – as well as those of other reported suitors – could well be on the latter match.
Napoli will certainly fancy their chances of going far in the Champions League.
Serie A is now pretty much a procession, with the Partenopei a staggering 18 points clear at the top.
This means Luciano Spalletti has the luxury of being able to commit more resources in Champions League.
Kvaratskhelia is likely to feature as he seeks to give the avid Napoli fans a European night to remember.
And Carragher is looking forward to seeing the 22-year-old in action.
Speaking on CBS Sports, Carragher said: “I think I said last week [Kvaratskhelia is] the most exciting player in Europe and I do believe.
“Not the best, but the most exciting.
“He’s come from nowhere and every time I watch him, I think he scored a goal at the weekend where he cut inside, I just love watching them play.”
Arsenal and other suitors may struggle
Kvaratskhelia has enjoyed a rise to stardom this season since arriving in Serie A last summer.
The winger joined Napoli from Dinamo Batumi in a reported £8.5m move in July last year.
It didn’t take long for Kvaratskhelia to make a name for himself at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona.
He has registered a staggering 13 goals and 15 assists from just 28 appearances in all competitions.
Napoli are very heavy favourites for the title, and in the summer, things could get interesting.
The likes of Kvaratskhelia, Victor Osimhen and Kim Min-jae have been outstanding for them.
This means some of the traditional elite clubs could start circling and trying their luck.
At the same time, if Napoli go far in the Champions League, this could be the start of a new golden era for them.
With that in mind, why would any of their top players leave so soon?
So Arsenal – and other suitors – may struggle to negotiate with a club that won’t make it easy for any of them.
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