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Liverpool target Khvicha Kvaratskhelia has asked to leave Napoli(Image: Anadolu via Getty Images)

Liverpool transfer target Khvicha Kvaratskhelia’s dad has already voiced his huge admiration for Mohamed Salah, though he backs his son over the Reds talisman.

Kvaratskhelia, 23, is one of the most highly-rated wingers in Europe, having been linked with a host of top clubs since the transfer window opened this month.

Napoli boss Antonio Conte admitted on Saturday that the Georgian is expected to leave the Italian side this January, having handed in a transfer request.

Liverpool are reportedly long-term admirers of Kvaratskhelia but face stiff competition from PSG, who have already put forward a contract offer.

Despite this blow, Napoli's valuation of over £70million hasn't been met yet by the Parisians, leaving the door open for Liverpool to potentially secure a long-term successor to their own star, Salah.

Kvaratskhelia's father, Badri, spoke to Calcio Napoli 24 about the comparisons between his son and the Egyptian ace in 2023, saying: "It's a wonderful comparison because Salah is a great footballer who has done extraordinary things with Liverpool and Egypt, but we like Khvicha more.

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“Many say that he’s the strongest, for me, he is because I’m the father, but hearing it from others fills me with pride.”

While that is some considerable praise, it's one that many Liverpool supporters will likely take with a pinch of salt, considering Salah's staggering impact at Anfield since his own move from Serie A in 2017.

Salah is in sensational form this season, boasting an incredible tally of 21 goals and 17 assists in just 28 games, though his contract is set to expire in the summer.

There is long-standing interest in the player from Anfield bosses, even though the Reds appear well-stocked in his position with the likes of Luis Diaz, Cody Gakpo, Darwin Nunez and Diogo Jota all able to operate on that flank.

Liverpool's Mo Salah is regarded as one of the best forwards in football(Image: Getty Images)

Reds head coach Arne Slot even addressed rumours regarding Liverpool’s interest in signing Kvaratskhelia during a press conference this week.

And nine out of 10 times or 99 out of 100 times, at the end of the window it's been clear that almost all of these stories weren't true.