Khvicha Kvaratskhelia to Arsenal: Mikel Arteta must pull the trigger after PSG star destroys Liverpool
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Credit: Imago Thu 9 April 2026 10:00, UK Khvicha Kvaratskhelia may have just sealed a dream move to the Premier League amid strong interest from Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal.The 25-year-old is one of the sport’s most exciting wingers, currently boasting 13 goals and 10 assists for PSG this season after earning his move from Napoli in the winter window of 2025.Multiple big-name clubs across Europe had been eyeing a move for the Georgian international, only for him to pick the 13-time Ligue 1 champions, and help them to their first-ever Champions League title.Whether Arsenal win any silverware this season or not, Arteta should be planning some key transfers ahead of the summer, and splashing the cash on Kvaratskhelia needs to be seriously considered. 🔄 Arsenal Transfer Update 🔄 Breaking news on deals in progress, signings, departures, and contract news from the Emirates boardroom. VISIT THE ARSENAL TRANSFER HUB MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES Khvicha Kvaratskhelia should have passed Arsenal audition with flying coloursKeith Wyness has already told Football Insider that Arsenal must offer a budget-busting fee to sign Kvaratskhelia if they are to prize him away from Luis Enrique’s side.It is understood that the Gunners need to sell one or two big names at the end of the 2025-26 campaign, but the likes of Martin Odegaard, Gabriel Martinelli and Martin Zubimendi are all underperforming.Multiple players should feel that they’re playing for their future in the squad ahead of the summer, especially those in the final third, given the links to Kvaratskhelia.Khvicha Kvaratskhelia vs LiverpoolStats [FotMob]Minutes played90Goals1Touches (In opposition box)63 (8)Shot accuracy29% (2/7)Tackles2Ground duels won70% (7/10)Fouls won4And during PSG’s 2-0 win over Liverpool on Wednesday, 8 April, Arteta was given a glimpse into what the star winger would add to his lineup in the Premier League next season.Gabriel Martinelli’s future is seriously in doubtKvaratskhelia is not just one of the most-feared attackers in Europe right now.
He also appears to be one of the hardest-working, tracking back to help his defenders, which would be especially appreciated by Arteta.Although Football Insider understands that Martinelli is pushing to stay at Arsenal, the Brazilian is clearly not at the same level as his potential replacement, which would only force him further down the pecking order.The 24-year-old has long been linked with an exit, and while he has notched 11 goals and six assists this season, it would be foolish not to cash in on him if it meant sealing a deal for Kvaratskhelia.Arteta could even offer him in a swap deal for the PSG star, which would kill two birds with one stone. 💰 ARSENAL INSIDER UPDATE 💰 Inside the transfer budget, player wages, new kits, off-pitch deals and boardroom developments at Emirates Stadium. Updated 24/7 with expert analysis from the Emirates Stadium.