Transfer Talk: Man United eyeing Kvaratskhelia, Buongiorno

Posted Thursday, October 24, 2024 by ESPN

Manchester United are interested in Napoli winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and centre-back Alessandro Buongiorno, reports Tutto Mercato.

The Red Devils are reported to have sent a scout to watch both players in the 1-0 league match win over Empoli on Sunday, during which the 23-year-old Georgia international scored the decisive goal.

Talks remain ongoing between the Serie A club and Kvaratskhelia's representatives over a new contract, but with his salary demands believed to be in the region of €8 million per season, Gli Azzurri are currently finding difficulty in getting the deal over the line. Whether or not he signs new terms at the Diego Armando Maradona Stadium looks to be key in whether an opportunity for the Premier League club to sign him arises.

A move for Buongiorno could also be difficult, with Napoli expected to demand more than €70m to part ways with the centre-back. The 25-year-old arrived in the summer from Torino for a fee of €40m and he has quickly established himself as a starter in manager Antonio Conte's squad -- starting in seven of eight Serie A games this season.

Napoli's Khvicha Kvaratskhelia is one of the players linked with a move to Manchester United.