By OkayGoal 
Arsenal are reportedly targeting Paris Saint-Germain winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia in a blockbuster summer move, according to Spanish outlet Fichajes. And honestly? It’s the kind of signing that could finally push the Gunners over the line.
Why Kvaratskhelia Makes Sense for Arsenal
Since bursting onto the scene at Napoli in 2022, the Georgian winger has been impossible to ignore — collecting league titles, individual awards, and a Champions League winner’s medal along the way. He even scored in the final. At just 25, his CV already reads like a veteran’s.
Mikel Arteta is said to be plotting a dream front line with Kvaratskhelia wide left, Viktor Gyökeres through the middle, and Bukayo Saka on the right. That’s a terrifying prospect for any Premier League defender.
The PSG Problem Fuelling Transfer Talk
Here’s where it gets interesting. Despite PSG’s historic quadruple last season, Kvaratskhelia’s Ligue 1 numbers have dipped — four goals and three assists in 21 appearances compared to matching those tallies in just 14 games the previous campaign.
That form dip, combined with a reported desire to leave the Parc des Princes, has alerted Arsenal to a rare opportunity in the market.
The Price Tag Could Be the Sticking Point
Nothing about this deal will be straightforward. Kvaratskhelia only joined PSG in January 2024 and has three years remaining on his contract. Arsenal will likely need to smash through his £78m Transfermarkt valuation to stand any chance.
Trossard, Martinelli, and Madueke are decent options — but none are Ballon d’Or top-15 material. Kvaratskhelia is. If Arsenal are serious about competing at the highest level, this could be the statement signing that changes everything.