With Jadon Sancho and Antony poised for an extended period of time away from the Manchester United first team, the club has reportedly identified its desired target to replace the duo.
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It seems the Red Devils are in somewhat of a crisis on their right flank.
Last season's marquee acquisition Antony is currently not with the club's first team as the investigation into his assault case continues, while Sancho has also been exiled after he publicly criticised his manager following his remarks about the 23-year-old's inconsistent training displays.
According to the Daily Mail, the Mancunians are keen on circumventing the lack of quality on the right wing by acquiring the services of Georgian star Khvicha Kvaratskhelia.
The young star was an integral figure as Napoli ended a 33-year wait for a Serie A title last season, with his 12 goals and 13 assists helping Gli Azzurri take the Scudetto.
While United are said to be keen on signing the forward in January, luring him away from the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona may be easier said than done.
The Tiflis native still has four years remaining his current deal, and given that Napoli are notoriously tough negotiators, a mid-season acquisition of the attacker seems unlikely.
Having spent a combined figure of €180 million (R3.6 billion) on both Sancho and Antony, United may have to spend big once again if they want to Napoli owner Aurelio De Laurentiis to the table.
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The same report suggests that the English giants will also likely face competition from other clubs for the Georgia international's signature, with the likes of Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain also rumoured to be interested in snapping him up.
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