Manchester United set their sights on Napoli pair Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Alessandro Buongiorno | OneFootball

Manchester United are interested in Napoli duo Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Alessandro Buongiorno, as per reports.

United and Napoli found themselves on the negotiating table this summer, as the Red Devils agreed to part ways with Scott McTominay, who has quickly established himself as a key figure in Antonio Conte’s side.

Now, it appears that United officials have set their sights on raiding the Naples-based outfit.

According to Tutto Mercato Web, United sent a representative to watch Napoli face Empoli over the weekend. In particular, the Premier League giants monitored Kvaratskhelia and Buongiorno.

Both players enjoyed a promising outing as Napoli secured a 1-0 win to climb to the top of the Serie A table.

Buongiorno, 25, delivered a resilient defensive display to help his side keep a cleansheet. Meanwhile, Kvaratskhelia, 23, scored the only goal of the game from 12 yards.

However, it is not going to be easy for United or any other suitor, for that matter, to sign either of the two Napoli stars.

It is understood the Italian giants, who are known for being tough sellers, are working on extending Kvaratskhelia’s contract.

The Georgian star, who has scored four goals in eight league games this term, is tied to the club until June 2027. The left winger’s wage demands have supposedly become a hurdle in Napoli’s pursuit to secure his long-term future.

Further, it is being reported that the player’s representatives want a buyout clause, which could be around €100m.

Meanwhile, the Italian central defender is expected to be valued at more than €70m by Napoli, who only added him to their ranks in the summer. As such, any suggestion of a possible move to United for the pair should be taken with a grain of salt.

Moreover, United are unlikely to jump into the transfer market anytime soon for a left-winger since they have Marcus Rashford and Alejandro Garnacho vying for the starting spot. The Mancunian giants also strengthened their backline this summer by signing Matthijs de Ligt and Leny Yoro.

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