Arsenal linked with Kvaratskhelia as Marques pursuit advances
Arsenal are being linked with a potential move for Paris Saint-Germain winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, while also reportedly leading the race for Sao Paulo teenager Lucca Marques. The speculation comes from former Arsenal defender Daniel Winterburn, who told AceOdds that the club should seize any opportunity to sign Kvaratskhelia, describing the Georgian international as a player few would turn down.
Winterburn suggested that the left wing is an area Arsenal could look to upgrade, despite the quality already present in the squad. Kvaratskhelia, 29, joined PSG from Napoli in 2024 but has faced inconsistent playing time in the French capital. His potential availability has sparked discussion about a move to North London, though no formal approach or fee has been reported by either club.
In a separate development, German publication BILD reports that Arsenal are in pole position to sign 18-year-old Brazilian winger Lucca Marques. The Sao Paulo prospect, a youth international for Brazil, has attracted significant European interest, with Borussia Dortmund also heavily linked. According to the report, Arsenal have done the most groundwork on a potential deal, though it remains unclear if an agreement will be finalized.
Meanwhile, the long-running speculation linking Arsenal with Atletico Madrid striker Julian Alvarez has drawn a fresh, terse response from the Spanish club's president. Enrique Cerezo, speaking ahead of a Champions League match, pointedly reaffirmed that Alvarez is under contract with Atletico. "Julian has a contract," Cerezo stated, appearing to grow weary of the persistent transfer questions surrounding the Argentine forward.
In defensive recruitment news, Arsenal are also said to be monitoring Como centre-back Jacobo Ramon. According to CaughtOffside, the Gunners see the 21-year-old Spaniard as a potential long-term replacement for Gabriel Magalhaes. However, a move for Ramon is complicated by Real Madrid's involvement; the Spanish giants retain a buy-back option and a 50% sell-on clause, making any transfer both difficult and expensive to negotiate.
The flurry of reports underscores a broad-based recruitment strategy at Arsenal, targeting both established stars like Kvaratskhelia and promising talents like Marques and Ramon. For Kvaratskhelia, a move to the Premier League could offer a fresh start and regular football, while Arsenal would gain a proven, dynamic attacker. The pursuit of Marques aligns with the club's recent policy of investing in high-potential youth, though competition from Dortmund remains a factor. Any movement on these fronts is likely to develop as the summer transfer window approaches.
