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Liverpool now reportedly want to sign 21-year-old ‘diamond’ who’s reminiscent of ‘early Salah’

Liverpool have been linked with Khvicha Kvaratskhelia in recent days.

According to , the Reds and Manchester City both want to sign the Napoli winger.

It has been claimed on the outlet that Liverpool and the Citizens are paying ‘great attention’ to Kvaratskhelia.

Photo by SSC NAPOLI/SSC NAPOLI via Getty Images
Photo by SSC NAPOLI/SSC NAPOLI via Getty Images

And he could soon become a target for many more clubs if he continues his tremendous form.

It’s little surprise that Liverpool and Manchester City are reportedly eyeing Kvaratskhelia.

The Georgia international has been in sensational form since joining the Serie A side in the summer.

‘In March it was pretty much a done deal and fans began to wonder who this kid was,’ wrote recently.

‘Videos began to spread online and his talent was there for all to see.

‘His close control and dribbling were comparable to some of the best in the world.

‘(He was) scoring incredible goals with both feet and an overall ability to make things happen with the ball at his feet.’

And Kvaratskhelia has blown everyone away with his early performances for his new club.

He already has seven goals and six assists for Luciano Spalletti’s side from just 14 appearances.

The 21-year-old ‘‘s efforts have helped Napoli go two points clear at the top of the table.

Kvaratskhelia also helped his side beat Liverpool 4-1 in the Champions League this season.

He outplayed Joe Gomez at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona, not giving him a moment’s rest.

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Photo by Franco Romano/NurPhoto via Getty Images

Can Liverpool get Salah 2.0?

Fabio Capello compared Kvaratskhelia to Salah back in July.

“I am curious to see how Napoli do,” quotes him as saying.

“Especially Kvaratskhelia, who in his movements reminds me of an early Mohamed Salah.”

And on Twitter, fans have compared him to the likes of , and .