Liverpool have been linked with a move for Napoli star Khvicha Kvaratskhelia (Image: GETTY)
Liverpool boss Arne Slot has appeared to rule out a January move for Napoli winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia. The Georgia international has impressed in Serie A this season and starred for his country at Euro 2024.
He has been linked with a host of clubs this month, with and also said to be chasing his signature.
But won’t be pursuing his signature, according to their manager.
“When you said they are linked with clubs, we are all linked,” the Dutchman explained in his press conference ahead of ’s FA Cup third round clash with Accrington Stanley.
“Kvaratskhelia – it is January. And I said after West Ham, ‘Don’t disappoint me with links.’ That is what is happening now.
“Ninety-nine times out of 100 at the end of the window, almost all of these stories are untrue. So what can I comment about? The rumours keep going but [there are] no comments from my side.”
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Kvaratskhelia has netted five goals and three assists in Serie A for Napoli this season, with his team storming to the top of the table.
During his previous two campaigns in Italy, the pacey forward racked up 23 goals and 21 assists in 68 league outings and also impressed in the Champions League.
He is contracted to Napoli until the summer of 2027, but could head through the exit at the Diego Armando Maradona Stadium if his current employers decide to cash in on him.
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