Arsenal are exploring a move for Paris Saint-Germain winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia as they seek a high-profile addition to their left flank for the 2026-27 season. According to reports from Sky Sports and FootballTransfers, the 25-year-old is at the top of Mikel Arteta’s wishlist despite having joined the French champions only 18 months ago. PSG currently value the Georgian international at €180 million (£156m) and consider him a bedrock of their project, having secured his signature from Napoli for approximately €80 million in January 2025. With a contract in Paris running until June 2029, any successful pursuit would require Arsenal to shatter their £105 million transfer record set by the arrival of Declan Rice in 2023.
Arsenal's squad restructuring and financial leverage
The pursuit of Kvaratskhelia signals a significant evolution in Arsenal's tactical planning. To facilitate a deal of this magnitude, the club is reportedly considering the sale of Gabriel Martinelli and Leandro Trossard. While both have been instrumental in Arsenal’s recent title charges, Martinelli’s output has faced scrutiny compared to the elite efficiency Kvaratskhelia demonstrated during his Scudetto-winning tenure in Italy. Arsenal’s financial position is bolstered by reaching the 2026 Champions League final, a run that has guaranteed the club a windfall of approximately £125 million in prize money and broadcasting revenue. This liquidity, combined with potential outgoings, provides the headroom necessary to navigate Premier League Profit and Sustainability Rules while chasing a player Steven Gerrard recently described as "the best winger in the world" on the FootballTransfers platform.
PSG resistance and the player's stance
Despite Arsenal's intent, the path to a deal remains heavily obstructed by PSG’s refusal to negotiate. Fabrizio Romano reports that Kvaratskhelia is currently settled in Paris and has no immediate plans to seek an exit. This sentiment was echoed by the player's father, Badri Kvaratskhelia, who told reporters that his son "does not pay attention" to interest from the Premier League and sees no reason to change clubs. Having already secured a Champions League title with PSG in 2025, the winger occupies a central role in Luis Enrique’s system. For Arsenal to break this resolve, they must rely on the lure of a new challenge in England and a wage package that would likely place the Georgian among the league's highest earners, surpassing the £280k-a-week current ceiling at the Emirates.
Monitoring the situation ahead of the summer window, Arsenal officials are expected to remain patient as they assess PSG's willingness to entertain formal bids following the conclusion of the European season.