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Celtic have enquired about the idea of re-signing 25-year-old attacker Jota late in the summer transfer window, according to a report.

Celtic transfer rumours

Auston Trusty continues to be linked with a move to the Hoops in the coming days, as Brendan Rodgers looks to perfect his squad, ensuring that it is capable of excelling across four different competitions. The Sheffield United defender only moved to Bramall Lane from Arsenal a year ago in a £5m transfer, but he could make a swift exit from the Championship side.

Meanwhile, Mahamadou Diawara has reportedly been the subject of a bid from Celtic, as they look to take advantage of the fact that he is struggling for playing time at Lyon currently. The 19-year-old was limited to only four starts in Ligue 1 last season, highlighting his lack of minutes for the French giants.

Lausanne-Sport youngster Alvyn Sanches has also been linked with a move to the Hoops, with the 21-year-old someone who could provide Rodgers with more options in wide attacking areas.

The money should certainly be there to spend, considering they are set to earn a record amount of money for the sale of Matt O'Riley to Brighton, with his switch to the Premier League club now imminent.

Celtic enquire about "very important" player

According to a fresh claim from HITC, Celtic are interested in re-signing Jota on loan this summer and have made an enquiry about his availability.

Now at Saudi Pro League club Al-Ittihad, the report states that the 25-year-old, on £190,000-a-week, "could head back to Europe after struggling to make his mark in the Middle East", having left Parkhead in 2023.

This is a move that could go down extremely well with Celtic supporters, considering what a popular player he was during his time at the club, as the report points out.

The Portuguese wowed the masses with his attacking quality, registering 54 goal contributions (28 goals and 26 assists) in 83 appearances, while Portugal manager Roberto Martinez has talked up his chances of breaking into the senior international setup, saying last year:

"I think obviously Jota is a player that is very important for the national team in terms of the qualities that he has. He is a player that has this natural knack of beating players in a one vs one situation. So, he’s a player that since I arrived in January, as you can imagine, there’s been a lot of information. I tried to follow as many players, in fact, all the players, and clearly, Jota is one of them."

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A loan move for Jota could also be ideal for Celtic, in terms of taking away a risk element if his second spell at Parkhead doesn't work out as well as the first time, while a permanent switch could potentially materialise next summer if he shines once again, making this one to watch.

Glasgow Rangers won a game, friendly or otherwise, for the first time since May when they secured a 2-1 win against Motherwell at Hampden Park on Saturday.

The Ibrox giants, who are currently having to play away from their usual home stadium, did not win any of their four pre-season matches ahead of the first game.

They then kicked off their Scottish Premiership season with an underwhelming 0-0 draw with Hearts and held Dynamo Kyiv to a 1-1 draw in the first leg of their Champions League qualifying match.

Philippe Clement's side finally secured the win they were searching for, though, at Hampden on Saturday thanks to goals from Cyriel Dessers and Vaclav Cerny.

The Light Blues should have their eyes on a run at the Premiership title this season, having come up second-best in the division in each of the last three years.

They may need to dip back into the transfer market to add further quality to their squad in order to do so, with the summer transfer window not set to close until the end of this month.

The Gers have been linked with an interest in adding another striker to compete with the likes of Dessers and Danilo, and they could land a dream signing for Cerny in the process.

Rangers' interest in £5m marksman

Back in June, DigiSport reported that Rangers were one of the teams interested in a deal to sign Albion Rrahmani from Rapid Bucharest this summer.

However, the outlet added that Slavia Prague are also keen on a swoop for the young centre-forward to bolster their attack, and that they had already had an offer of €3m rejected.

There was then a quiet period in July, with little speculation over a potential summer move to Ibrox, until a new report emerged earlier this month.

ProSport reported at the start of August that the Gers are still one of a few clubs keen on signing the 23-year-old star and that they are preparing to make an offer for his services.

The outlet stated that Rapid Bucharest are now looking for a fee in the region of €6m (£5m) for the whiz, who they also want 20% of future profit on.

It now remains to be seen whether or not Rangers are prepared to go in and match that price for Rrahmani but, if they can, he could be a dream signing for Cerny at the top end of the pitch.

Vaclav Cerny's attacking potential

Rangers swooped to bring the Czechia international in from Wolfsburg on a season-long loan earlier this summer to improve their options out wide.

His early showings in a Gers shirt suggest that they have pulled off a masterclass, as the impressive flanker looks to be back to his best after a difficult year in Germany.

Cerny scored four goals and failed to provide an assist in 22 Bundesliga games for Wolfsburg last season. However, he had showcased the best of his attacking talent for FC Twente in the Eredivisie in the previous campaign, which earned him his move to a major European league.

Appearances

32

Goals

13

Assists

11

Big chances created

17

Key passes per game

2.4

Dribbles completed per game

2.0

As you can see in the table above, the 26-year-old forward produced regular quality as both a scorer and a creator of goals for the Dutch side from a right wing position.

In fact, his teammates let him down at times as they only rewarded him with 11 assists from 17 'big chances' created, which suggests that they were wasteful with the opportunities that he provided them with.

Cerny has seemingly rediscovered that form for Rangers with one goal and one assist in his last two appearances for the club, teeing up Dessers with a sublime cross in Kyiv before scoring the winner against Motherwell with a stunning strike from range.

A left-footed right winger, the new Light Blues star excels when cutting in onto his left foot from the right to either fire in a shot from distance or whip an inswinging ball into the box.

Nils Koppen and Clement could now land a dream signing for Cerny to create high-quality chances for by securing a deal to sign Rrahmani this summer.

Why Rrahmani would be a dream for Cerny

The £5m-rated sensation, who was hailed as "powerful" by RangersReview founder Kai Watson, is coming off the back of an impressive season in Romania for Rapid Bucharest.

He has also enjoyed a strong start to the current campaign with a return of one goal and one assist, and 1.7 key passes per game, in two league starts.

His form in comparison to Dessers' at league level in the 2023/24 campaign suggests that Rangers could bring in a striker who is more likely to thrive off the level of service that Cerny can produce.

The Czechia international created 2.4 chances per game for Twente in the 2022/22 Eredivisie season, whilst no Gers midfielder made more than 1.7 per match in the Premiership last term, which suggests that he could be a key creative talent for Clement.

Goals

17

16

Assists

5

4

Big chances created

13

8

Big chances missed

18

27

Successful dribbles per game

1.2

0.4

Key passes per game

2

1.4

As you can see in the table above, Rrahmani scored more goals and created more 'big chances' for his teammates whilst missing fewer 'big chances' in front of goal than the current Light Blues number nine.

Dessers has started the current Premiership campaign with one goal and three 'big chances' missed, which does not suggest that his finishing has greatly improved since last term.

These statistics suggest that the Rangers target would come in as an upgrade on Dessers, both as a scorer and a creator of goals, if he can translate that form over to the Scottish top-flight.

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Therefore, Rrahmani could be a dream signing for Cerny as he would seemingly be more likely to finish off the chances that the impressive winger creates.

West Ham United are still in talks for another signing after a busy few days, according to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano.

West Ham’s summer signings and latest rumours

Julen Lopetegui’s first competitive Premier League game as Hammers boss is days away, with the Spaniard preparing his side to take on Aston Villa at the London Stadium on August 17th. It is shaping up to be a new-look Irons starting line up, with the club and technical director Tim Steidten working extremely hard behind the scenes in the transfer market.

Recently, West Ham’s summer signings list has doubled to six after Crysencio Summerville, Niclas Fullkrug and Guido Rodriguez all officially completed their moves to the Hammers. Summerville was the first of the trio to be announced, arriving from Leeds and was quickly followed by Fullkrug, who left Dortmund. Rodriguez was the latest and cheapest, joining on a free transfer after leaving Real Betis.

West Ham summer signings

From

Fee (Transfermarkt)

Max Kilman

Wolves

€47.5m

Crysencio Summerville

Leeds United

€29.3m

Niclas Fullkrug

Borussia Dortmund

€27m

Luis Guilherme

Palmeiras

€23m

Wes Foderingham

Sheffield United

Free transfer

Guido Rodriguez

Real Betis

Free transfer

Now, attention appears to be back on more signings, with an offer on the table for experienced centre-back Mats Hummels, who is currently a free agent.

Meanwhile, Manchester United right-back Aaron Wan-Bissaka has been a target this summer, with reports over the weekend suggesting that a five-year deal had been agreed with the player and a £10m offer submitted to the Red Devils.

As we know, a deal is yet to be agreed, and Romano has shared the latest.

Romano shares Wan-Bissaka to West Ham update

Speaking to GiveMeSport, Romano said that West Ham could start exploring other centre-back targets to Jean-Clair Todibo of Nice, but when it comes to Wan-Bissaka, talks are still ongoing, describing it as an “important” move for the Irons.

“Again, for Todibo, they are waiting to see what happens with Juventus, but I think they could start exploring other options in the next days, and then let's see if there will be some other opportunities.

“West Ham already did many things in the last 48 hours. They signed three players, so I think West Ham will still be active. But as of now, they are still negotiating, especially in the case of Wan-Bissaka, it's an important one for them.”

Lopetegui has Vladimir Coufal as his only recognised senior right-back option after Ben Johnson left on a free transfer to join Ipswich Town, so you can see why adding a right-back is important for West Ham.

Wan-Bissaka, who cost Man Utd £50m back in 2019, is now 26 years of age and has plenty of experience in the top flight for United and Crystal Palace, making more than 170 Premier League appearances.

Solid defensively, former Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was full of praise for Wan-Bissaka during his tenure, telling the club's official website: "We saw an exceptional defender when I watched him last season. He had a couple of games especially against [Leroy] Sane, against Manchester City, and you think ‘wow, he’s so hard to go past'."

A number of top players look set to follow Cristiano Ronaldo to the Saudi Pro League this summer, so Football FanCast has decided to make a dream team of potential signings.

Goalkeeper: Edouard Mendy

As per The Guardian, a number of Chelsea players could be sold this summer as Todd Boehly desperately looks to balance the books at Stamford Bridge.

Seeing as he was named the Champions League's Goalkeeper of the Season as recently as 2020/21, 31-year-old shot-stopper Mendy would surely arrive as the division's best goalkeeper – even with David Ospina already at Al Nassr.

Right-back: Kyle Walker

Manchester City essentially completed football last season so it's easy to see why some players could be ready for a new challenge.

As per 90min, after not starting the Champions League final, it's believed that Walker is considering his options right now with the Saudi Pro League ready to pounce.

Centre-back: Kalidou Koulibaly

Koulibaly is another Chelsea player reportedly close to a move to Saudi Arabia having struggled since his £33.8m move from Napoli last summer.

It wasn't that long ago that he was considered one of Serie A's best players and he would no doubt be an impressive addition to this fast-growing league.

Centre-back: Sergio Ramos

The legendary former Real Madrid man is leaving PSG this summer with his contract expiring and would be a major signing for the division.

Al-Ahli are keen to get him onboard and are said to be preparing an annual salary offer of $20m (£15.7m) for the Spanish defender (via Mundo Deportivo).

Left-back: Ivan Perisic

According to journalist Ben Jacobs (via The Spurs Web), the Tottenham Hotspur wing-back could be heading to Al-Hilal this summer.

Having been a star at international level with Croatia for a number of years, the 34-year-old is coming towards the later stages of his career but would still be a fine addition to most leagues.

Right-midfield: Bernardo Silva

Fresh of winning the treble with Manchester City, the creative midfielder could probably do a job for any team in the world, so it's no wonder he's wanted by the Saudi Pro League – although Paris Saint-Germain and Barcelona are also linked.

However, with that in mind, the reporting at this stage suggests Silva will turn down the opportunity to leave Europe at this moment in his career.

Centre-midfield: Ruben Neves

Many expected Barcelona to come calling when the Wolves ace finally left the Premier League but it appears that move will never materialise.

Indeed, as per Sky Sports, the highly-rated Portuguese international is off to Al Hilal after a £47m transfer fee was agreed upon recently. It's an interesting career move, to say the least, for the former Porto captain.

Centre-midfield: N'Golo Kante

After seven years at Stamford Bridge, the French World Cup winner is leaving the Blues and heading overseas this summer having won so much during his time in England – including that famous title win with Leicester City.

In fact, this deal has already been agreed upon with Kante set to join Saudi Arabia champions Al Ittihad on a three-year deal.

Left midfield: Neymar

The 31-year-old would no doubt be the biggest coup since Ronaldo if he did head to Saudi this summer and it does look as though he's leaving PSG at least.

ESPN report that Al-Hilal is one of the teams to be interested in securing the Brazilian ace but it remains unclear if he'd be open to a move.

Striker: Cristiano Ronaldo

The first megastar to move to Saudi has settled into his new environment relatively well with 14 goals and two assists in his first 19 games for Al Nassr.

It will be interesting to see how he gets on alongside his new teammates and opponents, with the league's quality no doubt set to drastically improve in the near futute.

Striker: Karim Benzema

Another big name to already be confirmed as a Saudi Pro League signing. Benzema left Real Madrid recently and will be playing alongside France teammate Kante at Al Ittihad.

Having scored 354 goals for Los Blancos, while also picking up five Champions League trophies, the 35-year-old is sure to tear things up with his new club.

Full team:

Mendy; Walker, Koulibaly, Ramos, Perisic; Silva Neves, Kante, Neymar; Ronaldo, Benzema

Liverpool technical director Jorg Schmadtke is interested in completing a swoop for Torino's Dutch centre-half Perr Schuurs this summer, according to recent reports…

What's the latest on Perr Schuurs to Liverpool?

That's according to Caught Offside, who claim that Liverpool have added the 23-year-old to their list of transfer targets as manager Jurgen Klopp looks to rejuvenate his squad after a subpar season.

Torino are believed to be willing to initiate talks regarding Schuur's possible transfer with potential suitors for around €20-25m (£17-21m), which could leave Schmadtke convinced of securing a shrewd signature to leave ample room for further investment elsewhere.

While the emphasis is, understandably, on bolstering the centre of the park after Liverpool failed to qualify for the Champions League, Fabrizio Romano has recently confirmed that the club are searching for a centre-back and will make their move if the right chance arises.

Should Liverpool sign Perr Schuurs?

The 6 foot 3 colossus has gone under the radar somewhat but is undoubtedly one of the Serie A's most efficient and composed central defenders, with Torino finishing tenth this term and shipping just 41 goals all season – a better record than three of the top five.

Having started 28 league matches this term, the Dutchman earned a solid average rating of 6.87 – as per Sofascore – completed 88% of his passes, averaged 1.7 tackles and 3.2 clearances per match, dubbed a "mountain" by journalist Josh Bunting.

As per FBref, the £30k-per-week titan ranks among the top 8% of centre-backs across Europe's top five leagues for rate of assists, the top 19% for successful take-ons and the top 19% for rate of tackles per 90, indicating a varied approach to his craft that tantalises a possible moulding into a superlative modern-day central defender, something Liverpool's star defender Virgil van Dijk could play a pivotal role in.

Schuurs' compatriot has been one of Europe's leading forces since signing for the Reds for £75m from Southampton in 2019, making 222 appearances, scoring 19 goals and supplying 12 assists while playing a definitive part in a period in Liverpool's history littered with silverware.

Brazenly named "the best centre-half of all time" by Michael Owen, the 31-year-old bears a resemblance to Schuurs in that he averages 4.9 clearances per game across the duration of his career, as per WhoScored, and could allow his younger peer to absorb the fruits of his sweeping aptitude, and given that he towers above most at 6 foot 5, he could help nurture Schuurs' own aerial ability.

The 'mountain' would fall into Liverpool's defensive crop at a time when he would likely be allowed to integrate slowly, with Ibrahima Konate, Joe Gomez and Joel Matip all shouldering the burden, but in time, he could take Van Dijk's mantle and cement a prominent role in a prestigious Premier League outfit.

There has been an update regarding Manchester United's apparent interest in Chelsea contract rebel, Mason Mount…

What's the latest on Mount to Man United?

According to the Telegraph's James Ducker, the Red Devils are readying an offer worth in the region of £50m for the 24-year-old, with The Athletic's David Ornstein previously revealing that the Englishman is "leaning towards" a move to Old Trafford with just a year left to run on his existing deal.

Writing on Twitter, Ducker revealed: "#MUFC set to make £50m bid for Mason Mount (spelt name correctly this time). Chelsea expected to demand more. Fred planning talks with Ten Hag amid uncertainty over his future at United."

In his attached piece for The Telegraph – alongside colleague Jason Burt – the respected journalist went on to add that there is 'growing confidence' among those at United that a deal for the 36-cap ace can be agreed, despite the current gap in valuation between themselves and the Blues.

Who could Mount replace at Man United?

While Ducker spoke of the 'uncertainty' surrounding the future of Fred at the Theatre of Dreams – amid reports that the Brazilian could be on his way to Fulham – the 30-year-old may not be the only player to suffer from Mount's arrival, with Donny van de Beek also likely to see himself pushed further down the pecking order.

Like the Chelsea man, Van de Beek has typically operated in an advanced playmaking role during his time at United to date, albeit with the Dutchman having endured a miserable three-spell at the club, in truth, having been unable to nail down a regular in the side.

Having been signed from Ajax back in the summer of 2020 during Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's time at the club, the 25-year-old has gone on to start just 23 games in all competitions in that time, scoring just twice and laying on only two assists.

The most recent campaign, in particular, proved rather bleak for the Netherlands international despite the arrival of compatriot Erik ten Hag as he made just ten appearances before suffering a season-ending injury in January, with recent reports now claiming that the £40m man could be among those to depart this summer.

The signing of Mount, therefore, could be the final nail in the coffin for Van de Beek, with his fellow playmaker having proven himself a far more effective force in the Premier League, having reached double figures for both goals and assists in the top flight during the 2021/22 season.

While the one-time Derby County loanee was unable to replicate that feat this time around, the Portsmouth-born ace did still chip in with three goals and six across all fronts, while Van de Beek proved unable to provide a single goal involvement.

With journalist Samuel Luckhurst previously stating that deploying the latter man simply "doesn't work", then the addition of a "mad player" such as Mount – as hailed by club legend Rio Ferdinand – could prove an undeniable upgrade for Ten Hag.

As such, if a deal for the Three Lions gem does go through, it could well be bye-bye Van de Beek…

Influential Leeds United midfielder Tyler Adams could leave the club on loan during the summer transfer window, according to a fresh update.

Has Adams played well for Leeds?

The 24-year-old has made an immediate impact at Elland Road, joining from RB Leipzig last summer and becoming of the most important players at the club.

Adams added immediate quality and tenacity to Leeds' midfield, starting 24 matches in the Premier League before an injury ended his season prematurely. That proved to be a massive setback for the Whites, who weren't the same team without him and eventually suffered relegation to the Championship on the final day.

Many were left wondering if things would have panned out different with the £55,000-a-week midfielder available all the way through the campaign, and they are now going to find it very difficult to keep of him, despite him only arriving a year ago.

Could Adams depart on loan this summer?

According to Football Insider, Leeds "could sanction a loan exit" for their "star midfielder" this summer, rather than him leaving on a permanent basis. The report goes on to add that the Whites "will hold a degree of control – with Adams’ long-term contract meaning it will take a big-money fee to prise him away from Elland Road".

For that reason, a loan move "could be the best solution – allowing him to supercharge his transfer value with another impressive season".

This is probably the best outcome that Leeds could hope for regarding Adams this summer, with the 36-cap USA international not someone who will be wanting to ply his trade in the Championship in 2023/24. He is a top-level footballer who should be playing in the Premier League, or one of Europe's top five leagues, with Jesse Marsch describing him as a "very important" player during his time as manager.

From a Whites perspective, the hope is that Adams goes away on loan for a year, during which time they seal a speedy return to the Premier League, at which point he returns to Elland Road and kick starts his Leeds career again.

Whether that is possible remains to be seen – he could shine on loan somewhere and then eventually head there for good – but it would be a more preferable outcome than selling him permanently so soon after arriving given his obvious quality, even if it would mean receiving big money for his services.

Chelsea forward Kai Havertz is wanted by Real Madrid in the summer transfer window, according to a new update from journalist Fabrizio Romano.

Did Havertz have a good season for Chelsea?

The German joined the Blues back in the summer of 2020 from Bayer Leverkusen, famously scoring the winning goal in the 2021 Champions League final against Manchester City.

It's fair to say that Havertz has blown a little hot and cold in a Chelsea shirt overall, however, with his performances not always matching his top-class levels of talent. This season, the £150,000-a-week attacker only scored seven times in 35 Premier League appearances, and while that was still more than any other Blues player, he still didn't offer enough leading the line.

It has led to queastion marks surrounding the 23-year-old's long-term future at Stamford Bridge, even though his current deal runs until the summer of 2025. Much may depend on how happy he is in west London currently, and whether Mauricio Pochettino sees him as a key figure.

Could Havertz join Real Madrid this summer?

Taking to Twitter, Romano claimed that Madrid are keen on acquiring Havertz's signature before the beginning of next season, with Carlo Ancelotti a big fan of his:

"Real Madrid have concrete interest in Kai Havertz. He’s one of the players in the list, really appreciated by Ancelotti. Understand Chelsea are open to discuss Havertz exit but they want important fee, no way for loan & similar."

Havertz leaving Chelsea would be a blow, especially if Pochettino considers him someone who he can build his team around. With Mason Mount looking likely to leave, it could even be that he is used in a No.10 role behind an elite striker who comes in, such as Napoli's Victor Osimhen, who has been linked with the Blues a number of times in recent months.

Granted, the 34-cap and 12-goal Germany international hasn't always performed at a consistently high level, but he remains a young player with a huge amount of potential. He was once described as "world-class" by Matthias Sammer during his Bundesliga days, so to lose him to Madrid at this point in his career would be a setback.

The hope is that Havertz is buoyed by the appointment of Pochettino and sees his future there for the time being, going up a gear under the Argentine next season and fulfilling his talent in the process.

Manchester United will allegedly sign Napoli defender Kim Min-jae this summer by triggering his €60m (£52m) release clause.

What’s the latest Man United transfer news?

The Red Devils could be set for a busy summer in the transfer market ahead of Erik ten Hag’s second season in charge, despite the ongoing off-field saga when it comes to an Old Trafford takeover.

Reports have previously suggested that midfield and attacking reinforcements are high on the club’s wishlist, but it appears as if a new defender is also wanted.

There has been speculation this year that Ten Hag has given the green light to sales for Harry Maguire and Victor Lindelof, with rumours claiming that United have tabled a contract offer to Kim, having met with the player's representatives a few weeks ago – and a further transfer update has now emerged.

Sport Witness relayed a claim from Il Mattino regarding Kim and United, saying that Napoli want his €60m release clause paid in one single payment, something Red Devils officials are willing to do. It is a big fee for United to make in one hit, as Kim would go into the club's 10 most expensive signings of all time at that price.

The report states Kim ‘will go to Manchester United’, with no United players heading to Napoli as part of a player-plus-cash deal and even referencing previous speculation of the player lining up somewhere to live in Manchester.

Who is Kim Min-jae?

Kim, a South Korea international, is an out-and-out centre-back who appears to be at the top of his game with a career-high €50m Transfermarkt valuation.

The 26-year-old only joined Napoli last summer from Fenerbahce but has made a big impact, turning out on 44 occasions in all competitions this season, contributing to four goals in the process.

Hailed as "extraordinary" by compatriot and Red Devils hero, Park Ji-sung, Kim has helped Napoli win the Serie A title and has been the club’s top-rated defender with an average match rating of 7.10/10, as per WhoScored – a higher score than any United defender. He has also averaged more clearances, interceptions and passes than any Napoli player, with his completion rate for passes sitting at an impressive 91%.

Therefore, with the Red Devils back in the Champions League next season, a move for a high-quality defender like Kim appears to be a shrewd decision by those at Old Trafford. You’d expect he could battle the likes of Raphael Varane and Lisandro Martinez for a starting spot, with Ten Hag having at least three top options to choose from, and by the looks of it, a transfer appears to be a matter of time.

Chelsea have made contact with Napoli about signing Khvicha Kvaratskhelia this summer, according to recent reports from Italy.

Who will sign Khvicha Kvaratskhelia?

A number of top clubs have expressed their interest in signing Kvaratskhelia already this season, including Liverpool, however reports from Spain detailed he could cost over £100m, given the level of interest in the winger (via Liverpool Echo).

The Georgian's agent has confirmed there is a "lot of interest", with Real Madrid, Manchester City and Paris Saint-Germain all in the picture, having watched him on several occasions this season, while Chelsea have also been named as potential suitors.

The Mirror have reported the Napoli star is high on the Blues' shopping list, and they're willing to use Hakim Ziyech in negotiations, but a big issue is the lack of Champions League football on offer at Stamford Bridge (via Tribal Football).

According to a report from Il Mattino (via Sport Witness), the west London club have now asked Napoli for information about the possibility of signing the 22-year-old this summer, as well as his teammate Stanislav Lobotka.

Chelsea are said to be "going wild" about the duo, with Todd Boehly desperate to turn things around after a dismal season, however the report also makes it clear the Italian club have no intention of selling either player.

President Aurelio De Laurentiis wants to keep Kvaratskhelia for at least one more season, and given that he is contracted until 2027, Napoli will not be obligated to sell him this summer.

How many goals has Kvaratskhelia scored?

The Tbilisi-born attacker has been a key player for Luciano Spalletti's side in their title-winning campaign, weighing in with a total of 14 goals in all competitions, while he has also picked up 17 assists.

Hailed as "mind-blowing" by journalist Ryan Taylor, the left-winger has burst onto the scene with Napoli, however this is his first full season in a "top five" European league, and it may be a blessing in disguise for Chelsea if he isn't available in the upcoming window.

Given that the Blues have missed out on Champions League football, it would be very difficult to win the race for the former Rubin Kazan man, so they should keep him on the shortlist for a move next summer.

Kvaratskhelia appears likely to stay put for one more year, which will give Chelsea the chance to get themselves back into the Champions League, while continuing to scout the Napoli star, to make sure he isn't just a one-season wonder.