At FC Barcelona, it is clear that one of the priorities for the upcoming summer transfer market, regardless of the great level that Raphinha is showing, is to secure the services of a top-class left winger. In that sense, it seems that they no longer consider Nico Williams as an absolute priority, but are open to considering various options that fit the profile of a player with great dribbling skills and ability to create chances on the left flank.
In this line of thought, a name that has been gaining strength in Barcelona's sports planning appears to be the left winger from Napoli, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia. His situation at Napoli and the uncertainty surrounding his contract renewal are not entirely clear, leaning perhaps towards complexities that could arise, thereby opening the possibility of negotiations for this dynamic Georgian forward.
Now, from Barcelona, they are not oblivious to this situation, and therefore, they may be willing, in a total turn of events, to make an offer for Kvaratskhelia. As reported in the Italian newspaper 'La Repubblica,' apparently there have already been contacts between both parties, and Barcelona could be preparing an offensive move to advance in his signing this summer.
The hypothetical offer Barcelona would be willing to make for Kvaratskhelia
Additionally, the aforementioned source suggests that Barcelona's offer would be far from the €130 million stated in his release clause, proposing instead a figure of €80 million. It is argued that Napoli might accept considerably less due to the pressure exerted by Kvaratskhelia's agents to facilitate his departure, despite his contract running until 2027.
Furthermore, the Italian media emphasizes that Kvaratskhelia's entourage is already aware of Barcelona's interest. This time, unlike previous occasions, it is considered likely that Barcelona could make an offer and that the negotiation could proceed positively.
The Georgian would be attracted by Barcelona's sporting project
At this point, Kvaratskhelia might be greatly attracted by the opportunity to join a world-renowned team like FC Barcelona. This step could be crucial for his sporting career, adding to an attractive sporting project like the one currently being developed by the Catalan team.
'Kvaradona' would arrive at Barcelona at 24 years old, with a whole professional trajectory ahead of him and the option to take that step forward that his career demands, as the Catalan team would represent a unique opportunity. Similarly, he could likely improve his contractual conditions compared to what he currently has at Napoli, considering that the Georgian earns €2 million gross per season, a low amount for a star of his caliber.
Negotiating with Napoli might not be entirely straightforward
Now, we will have to wait and see how these negotiations unfold. It is well known that negotiating with Napoli, especially with their president Aurelio De Laurentiis, has always been a complicated matter for any club, as the Italian leader is known for being a tough negotiator.
In the past, De Laurentiis has been entirely inflexible about receiving less than the €130 million release clause of Kvaratskhelia. Barcelona hopes that this stance will not persist and that, to initiate negotiations, the Georgian will clearly express his desire to join the Blaugrana team.