Liverpool are not alone in their pursuit, with PSG considered front-runners at this stage and Chelsea also credited with an interest in the Georgia international. A deal would certainly be costly, with journalist Fabrizio Romano reporting that Napoli are seeking a package worth around €80 million (£67m).

Liverpool could consider a move to sign Khvicha Kvaratskhelia from Napoli — should it be decided that he is to exit the club in this transfer window. Kvaratskhelia, 23, has established himself among Europe’s leading attackers since arriving from Russian side Rubin Kazan in the summer of 2022.