{"id":138,"date":"2026-03-26T16:18:57","date_gmt":"2026-03-26T16:18:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportings.com.ng\/?p=138"},"modified":"2026-03-26T16:18:57","modified_gmt":"2026-03-26T16:18:57","slug":"how-arsenal-would-line-up-with-khvicha-kvaratskhelia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportings.com.ng\/?p=138","title":{"rendered":"How Arsenal would line up with Khvicha Kvaratskhelia"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"\">\n<div class=\"author\">\n<figure class=\"author-thumb\">\n                                                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-image-size=\"not_specified\" class=\"\" width=\"112\" height=\"112\" alt=\"Cameron Smith\" src=\"https:\/\/static.footballtransfers.com\/images\/cf\/image\/upload\/footballcritic\/miatgxl3mmf30nktvbwt\/w=112,h=112,quality=75,fit=cover,format=auto\"\/>                                                    <\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<figure class=\"large-img\">\n                                                <picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/static.footballtransfers.com\/images\/cf\/image\/upload\/ebb901ec-d5f3-4dc1-abf8-0bbfd8040e00\/width=1200,height=675,q=75,fit=cover,format=auto\" media=\"(min-width: 960px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/static.footballtransfers.com\/images\/cf\/image\/upload\/ebb901ec-d5f3-4dc1-abf8-0bbfd8040e00\/width=640,height=360,q=75,fit=cover,format=auto\" media=\"(min-width: 480px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/static.footballtransfers.com\/images\/cf\/image\/upload\/ebb901ec-d5f3-4dc1-abf8-0bbfd8040e00\/width=375,height=211,q=75,fit=cover,format=auto\" media=\"(min-width: 320px)\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-image-size=\"retina\" class=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" alt=\"Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, Arsenal\" src=\"https:\/\/static.footballtransfers.com\/images\/cf\/image\/upload\/ebb901ec-d5f3-4dc1-abf8-0bbfd8040e00\/w=1200,h=675,quality=75,fit=cover,format=auto\" fetchpriority=\"high\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><figcaption><figcaption>\u00a9 IMAGO <\/figcaption><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Arsenal are eager to sign Paris Saint-Germain winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia during the upcoming summer transfer window as they look to bolster the forward options available to Mikel Arteta.<\/p>\n<p><center class=\"p-1 light-grey-bg\">Article continues under the video<\/center> <\/p>\n<p>The Gunners spent just shy of \u20ac300 million on new signings last summer, but they aren\u2019t yet finished in the market and they have identified a number of high-profile targets to pursue when the 2025-26 season concludes.<\/p>\n<p><i>FootballTransfers<\/i> understands that Newcastle United duo <b>Valentino Livramento<\/b> and <b>Sandro Tonali<\/b> are both on Arsenal\u2019s radar, while the club are also interested in AC Milan winger Rafael Leao and Inter Milan striker Francesco Pio Esposito.<\/p>\n<p>A move for Kvaratskhelia has been mooted by several outlets too and this has now been confirmed by <a title=\"&lt;b&gt;The Independent&lt;\/b&gt;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.independent.co.uk\/sport\/football\/arsenal-khvicha-kvaratskhelia-psg-transfer-news-b2945586.html\" target=\"_blank\"><b>The Independent<\/b><\/a>who report that Arteta\u2019s side view the 25-year-old as a player capable of offering \u201cmore individual creativity.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Kvaratskhelia\u2019s camp are understood to be open to the idea of completing a switch to the Emirates Stadium, although PSG will be reluctant to lose one of their star attackers just 18 months after signing him from Napoli.<\/p>\n<p>The Georgia superstar has 35 goal contributions in just 69 games for Luis Enrique\u2019s side and he would likely walk into Arsenal\u2019s starting XI if the Gunners are able to finalise a deal.<\/p>\n<p><center><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Khvicha Kvaratskhelia is a summer target for Arsenal. Would it be a good move? \ud83e\udd14 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/WBRTnLQNgS\">pic.twitter.com\/WBRTnLQNgS<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Football Transfers (@Transfersdotcom) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Transfersdotcom\/status\/2037085071748825091?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">March 26, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p> <\/center><\/p>\n<h2>How Arsenal would line up with Khvicha Kvaratskhelia<\/h2>\n<p>David Raya remains Arsenal\u2019s undisputed number one goalkeeper and he will likely be protected by a back four of Jurrien Timber, William Saliba, Gabriel Magalhaes and Piero Hincapie once again next season.<\/p>\n<p>The Gunners are expected to sign a new central midfielder this summer, with the aforementioned Tonali and Lille wonderkid Ayyoub Bouaddi both on their radar, however Arteta\u2019s preferred trio of Martin Zubimendi, Martin Odegaard and Declan Rice could keep their place in the starting XI.<\/p>\n<p>In attack is where Kvaratskhelia\u2019s potential arrival would shake things up. The Georgia superstar would expect to immediately become a key player in north London and either Leandro Trossard or Gabriel Martinelli would likely be required to depart in order to free up space for the PSG superstar.<\/p>\n<div class=\"col-md-12 p-0 d-flex image-container\">\n<figure class=\"article-image\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/static.footballtransfers.com\/images\/cf\/image\/upload\/c4b02201-4115-4267-a550-9ba1ec3b1500\/width=1200,height=674,q=75,fit=cover,format=auto\" media=\"(min-width: 960px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/static.footballtransfers.com\/images\/cf\/image\/upload\/c4b02201-4115-4267-a550-9ba1ec3b1500\/width=640,height=359,q=75,fit=cover,format=auto\" media=\"(min-width: 480px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/static.footballtransfers.com\/images\/cf\/image\/upload\/c4b02201-4115-4267-a550-9ba1ec3b1500\/width=375,height=211,q=75,fit=cover,format=auto\" media=\"(min-width: 320px)\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-image-size=\"retina\" class=\"lazyload\" width=\"750\" height=\"422\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, PSG\" src=\"https:\/\/static.footballtransfers.com\/images\/cf\/image\/upload\/c4b02201-4115-4267-a550-9ba1ec3b1500\/w=750,h=422,quality=75,fit=cover,format=auto\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><figcaption>\u00a9 IMAGO &#8211; Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, PSG<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>Bukayo Saka has endured a tough 2025-26 season, despite Arsenal\u2019s success, but he will retain his place on the right flank, with Kvaratskhelia deployed on the opposite side. Interest in Julian Alvarez could see Viktor Gyokeres demoted to the substitutes bench, but he will keep his starting place for the time being.<\/p>\n<p>Noni Madueke and Kai Havertz will likely be reduced to cameo appearances in the Premier League and starts in cup competitions.<\/p>\n<h3>Arsenal starting XI with Khvicha Kvaratskhelia<\/h3>\n<p><b>GK:<\/b> David Raya<\/p>\n<p><b>RB:<\/b> Jurrien Timber<\/p>\n<p><b>CB:<\/b> William Saliba<\/p>\n<p><b>CB:<\/b> Gabriel Magalhaes<\/p>\n<p><b>LB:<\/b> Piero Hincapie<\/p>\n<p><b>CDM:<\/b> Martin Zubimendi<\/p>\n<p><b>CM:<\/b> Martin Odegaard<\/p>\n<p><b>CM:<\/b> Declan Rice<\/p>\n<p><b>RW:<\/b> Bukayo Saka<\/p>\n<p><b>ST:<\/b> Viktor Gyokeres<\/p>\n<p><b>LW:<\/b> Khvicha Kvaratskhelia<\/p>\n<h2>Football transfer news headlines today<\/h2>\n<p><b class=\"arrowed\">Transfer Rumours: Arsenal make audacious Kvaratskhelia move as \u20ac116m Chelsea deal implodes<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b class=\"arrowed\">Man Utd Transfer News: \u20ac100m Barcelona bombshell as midfielder agreement reached<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b class=\"arrowed\">Chelsea Transfer News Today: Record deal lined up as Moises Caicedo makes clear statement<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b class=\"arrowed\">Arsenal Transfer News Today: Elliot Anderson race blown wide open as offer made<\/b><\/p>\n<h2>  The FootballTransfers app <\/h2>\n<p>Check out FootballTransfers&#8217; new app for all of football&#8217;s big storylines, transfer rumours and exclusive news in one convenient place directly on your mobile device.<\/p>\n<p>The FootballTransfers app is available on Google Play and in the Apple App Store. Download here:<\/p>\n<p><b>\u2022<a title=\"Google Play\" href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.footballtransfers.app&amp;hl=en_GB\" target=\"_blank\">Google Play<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n<p>\u2022<a title=\"App Store\" href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/gb\/app\/footballtransfers\/id6670417847\" target=\"_blank\">App Store<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><br \/>\n<br \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u00a9 IMAGO Arsenal are eager to sign Paris Saint-Germain winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia during the upcoming summer transfer window as they look to bolster the forward options available to Mikel Arteta. 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