Luis Enrique seems determined to make Paris Saint-Germain enter a fierce competition with Barcelona to sign one of the most sought-after players in the transfer market.
According to information from the Spanish newspaper “El Nacional”, Luis Enrique has his eyes on Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, the Napoli winger who is considered one of the most prominent targets at the moment and is also wanted by Barcelona to strengthen its ranks in the coming years. This interest from Enrique has prompted Nasser Al-Khelaifi, the president of the Parisian club, to prepare for a move early next January to try and outbid the Catalan team.
Kvaratskhelia is one of the most notable discoveries in European football and has impressed major clubs since joining the Italian league, thanks to his great dribbling ability, speed, and effectiveness in the final third of the pitch. Both Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain consider the Georgian player an essential addition to strengthen their ranks, but each team is taking a different approach to sign him.
For Paris Saint-Germain, its financial strength is its most prominent advantage. Luis Enrique has asked Al-Khelaifi to make an extra effort to sign Kvaratskhelia, stressing that his skills would fit perfectly into the Parisian club’s plans, as he could form a strong attacking duo with a player like Ousmane Dembélé. Additionally, the French club has no problem paying the sums Napoli will demand, which could exceed 100 million euros.
As for Barcelona, negotiations are taking place more discreetly under the supervision of president Joan Laporta and sporting director Deco. However, the club’s delicate financial situation complicates the task of signing Kvaratskhelia. One of the options on the table in Barcelona is to include a player in the deal, such as Ferran Torres, to help reduce the cost of the transfer.
Luis Enrique’s interest could change the situation entirely. If Paris Saint-Germain decides to make an official offer in January, it would be difficult for Napoli to refuse, especially since the French club has the ability to pay the required sums without the need for negotiations. This puts Barcelona in a difficult position, as Paris could close the deal before the Catalan team can take a serious step.
For now, Kvaratskhelia remains focused on his season with Napoli, but his future is now the subject of interest from major clubs in the transfer market. Meanwhile, competition is intensifying between Paris Saint-Germain and Barcelona for the player, with Luis Enrique and Al-Khelaifi ready to do everything possible to secure this unique Georgian talent.