‘Would be very exciting..’ – Transfer insider reacts as Man City linked with ‘special’ Europe’s most in-demand star 

Manchester City signing Napoli forward Khvicha Kvaratskhelia to play alongside Erling Haaland would be ‘very exciting’, according to transfer insider Dean Jones.

The 21-year-old has been a shining light for the Italian powerhouses during their bright start to the season, coming up with seven goals and eight assists in 15 outings in all tournaments.

Already hailed by Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti as ‘special’, Kvaratskhelia has been arguably the breakout player in Europe this season as Napoli continue to defy expectations.

The Georgia international still has just under five years left to run on his Napoli contract after joining for just £9m in the summer, but multiple clubs are keeping tabs on his performances.

A recent report claimed that Man City were among the teams ready to make a move for Kvaratskhelia, who is also on the radar of Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain.

Speaking to GiveMeSport, Jones wasn’t surprised to learn of City’s interest in Kvaratskhelia, but despite being a highly-rated talent, believes that it could be too soon to be thinking about an approach. He said:

“If you were to look at players that have made the biggest impact across Europe this season, he’s in the top five, there’s no doubt about it.

“As soon as you are in that top five, then clubs like Manchester City are taking you very seriously as a prospect.

“It would be very exciting to see him alongside Haaland, but it might just be a little too early.”