Arsenal miss out on Khvicha Kvaratskhelia as PSG refuse summer transfer deal
Arsenal are expected to abandon their pursuit of Paris St-Germain winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia this summer as they prepare for Sunday’s Carabao Cup final.
The Gunners have been heavily linked with a move for the 25-year-old to strengthen their attacking options on the left flank.
However, the French champions view the Georgian international as a crucial part of their squad and will not entertain any offers.
He joined the Parisian outfit from Napoli in January 2025 for £59m, subsequently winning both the Champions League and Ligue 1.
Focus shifts to Wembley showdown
Mikel Arteta’s side must quickly put transfer frustrations aside as they seek their first piece of silverware since the 2020 FA Cup.
The north Londoners currently sit nine points clear at the top of the Premier League table following a hard-fought victory over Everton.
They also faced Bayer Leverkusen in the Champions League quarter-finals earlier this week, continuing a gruelling fixture schedule.
Teenage sensation steps up
Former England defender Rio Ferdinand believes 16-year-old academy product Max Dowman could soon step into a central playmaking role.
The Hale End graduate made a stunning impact against the Toffees last weekend, scoring his first senior goal and providing an assist.
His rapid emergence provides a timely boost for the league leaders as they manage a mounting injury list in midfield.
Club captain Martin Odegaard has missed the last five matches with a knee problem, leaving a creative void in the starting lineup.
Although usually deployed in a central attacking position at youth level, the teenage sensation operated effectively out wide during his recent cameo.
