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Report: Chelsea ready to make bid for 21-year-old attacker likened to Mohamed Salah

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Chelsea are reportedly among the top clubs that are interested in signing Napoli’s Khvicha Kvaratskhelia.

Kvaratskhelia, who joined Napoli in the summer as a relative unknown, is now creating quite the name for himself.

The 21-year-old attacker has been a key player for the Italians this season, scoring seven goals and making eight assists in 14 games across all competitions.

His impact in both the Serie A and Champions League group stages has been gigantic.

SSC Napoli v Bologna FC - Serie A
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Chelsea interested in Khvicha Kvaratskhelia

According to Napoli Magazine, the Italian side are hopeful they can keep their exciting wide player for at least another couple of years.

However, the report claims that Chelsea, Real Madrid and Manchester City are already willing to make moves to sign the left-winger.

The Georgia international is still a raw talent that loves to dribble at full-backs, which makes him a very enjoyable player on the eye test. Also, he’s proving his class at the top end of the pitch with both feet.

Clubs should perhaps wait a little longer to see if the forward can continue with this kind of blistering form, but it’s no surprise the Napoli star is now emerging on the radar of Europe’s elite sides.

Fabio Capello even recently likened Kvaratskhelia to an early version of Liverpool superstar Mohamed Salah.

UEFA Champions League group A"SSC Napoli v Ajax Amsterdam"
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Most Chelsea fans will agree that the club are yet to replace Eden Hazard several years since his exit.

They have quality wingers in their ranks, especially since Raheem Sterling joined in the summer.

However, the Blues supporters would love someone in the side again that’s an out-and out dribbler who gets you off your seat.

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