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  Khvicha Kvaratskhelia is close to leaving Napoli, boss Antonio Conte confirms amid links with Liverpool and PSG Napoli winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia will leave the Italian club in the January transfer window, with clubs including Liverpool and Paris Saint-Germain interested in his signature.  Napoli boss Antonio Conte confirmed that the Georgian, who has attracted significant attention in recent weeks, will depart, with his destination not yet confirmed. The 23-year-old has reportedly attracted attention from multiple clubs in recent weeks, including Liverpool and PSG and Manchester United.  Kvaratskhelia's form has helped Napoli to the top of the Serie A table, two points ahead of Atalanta. "Kvaratskhelia has asked to leave the club," Conte said in his press conference on Saturday, per multiple reports. "I spoke to Khvicha and he confirmed his plan to leave the club immediately." Liverpool head coach Arne Slot refused to be drawn on the swirling transfer rumou...

Napoli agree deal to sign Philip Billing from Bournemouth  Agreement in place on loan move plus €9/10m option clause to buy Billing in the summer — not mandatory. Salary will be covered by Napoli until June 2025. Serie A giants Napoli have been at the centre of transfer speculation today and they could have sealed an incoming as well. While Khvicha Kvaratskhelia has been concretely linked with a move to Paris Saint-Germain, it seems as if Napoli have quickly moved for Bournemouth midfielder Phillip Billing. Gianluca di Marzio has reported that the Partenopei have agreed a deal with the Cherries to sign the Danish midfielder for an initial loan deal with the option to buy him permanently for a fee between €9m and €10m. This means that the Naples club will not sign Cesare Casadei from Chelsea, with Billing seen as a replacement for Michael Folorunsho. The Blues have not lowered their demands, forcing Giovanni Manna to move for the 28-year-old.