The chances of Arsenal signing Khvicha Kvaratskhelia in what could have been a British record transfer have been emphatically dismissed – with Fabrizio Romano backing up what TEAMtalk sources said on the speculation earlier this month.
The Gunners remain firmly on track for their best season in years despite the disappointment of losing the Carabao Cup final to Manchester City last weekend. Sitting nine points clear at the top of the Premier League table, with favourable quarter-finals awaiting them in both the FA Cup and Champions League, the next few weeks could define Arsenal’s immediate future.
The secret to their success has been the meticulous building of arguably the strongest and most complete squad in world football. Yet even the most polished side is never truly finished, and Arsenal are widely expected to strengthen further this summer – specifically with another striker and a new left-sided attacker high on their radar.
That search for a left-sided winger had briefly ignited hopes of a blockbuster move for arguably the finest player in that position right now: PSG superstar Khvicha Kvaratskhelia. However, just as TEAMtalk revealed on 13 March, Paris Saint-Germain have absolutely zero intentions of cashing in on the Georgian international, while their astronomical valuation would place any deal far beyond Arsenal’s financial reach.
Now that assessment has been emphatically reinforced by the game’s most trusted transfer insider. Speaking on his YouTube channel, Fabrizio Romano delivered a crystal-clear verdict:
“He’s captaining Georgia, performing brilliantly, and doing a fantastic job at Paris Saint-Germain. Honestly, maybe even underrated because sometimes people forget just how consistent he’s been for PSG.
“There have been rumours again about Arsenal being interested. But my understanding is crystal clear: PSG have no intention to open talks for Kvaratskhelia this summer.
“They love him – his attitude, professionalism, consistency. And remember, he joined from Napoli only 14 months ago, in January 2025. So PSG want to enjoy him much longer.
“Of course, Arsenal are expected to strengthen up front – maybe a striker, maybe a winger – but not Kvaratskhelia. Nothing concrete between Arsenal and PSG on this one.”
While a move to the Premier League would undoubtedly hold appeal for the 24-year-old, sources close to Kvaratskhelia have moved quickly to quash the speculation. The player is said to be genuinely happy in Paris, where he has settled with his wife and repeatedly spoken of his love for the city. Ahead of PSG’s Champions League last-16 tie with Chelsea, he declared he feels “great” in the French capital and “loves everything about Paris.”
Under contract until June 2029, his long-term commitment to the club appears rock-solid. Those same sources indicate that only a Premier League record bid in the region of £160m (€185m, $212m) would even tempt PSG to consider parting with a player who has rapidly become a core asset and fan favourite.
For Arsenal, the message is unambiguous. While the club will almost certainly invest in attacking reinforcements this summer, a move for Kvaratskhelia is not – and never was – on the table. The Georgian remains a Paris Saint-Germain player for the long haul, and any dreams of a sensational Emirates switch have been firmly closed off by the very highest authority in the transfer market.