PSG Won't Budge on Kvaratskhelia as Arsenal Circle, Romano Confirms

The rumour mill has been working overtime regarding Arsenal's supposed interest in Paris Saint-Germain's Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, but Fabrizio Romano is here to pour cold water on the entire affair.

Following their Carabao Cup defeat to Manchester City last weekend, the Gunners find themselves in an intriguing position heading into the final stretch of the campaign. Nine points clear atop the Premier League, they've also secured quarter-final berths in both the Champions League and FA Cup – plenty of silverware still within reach despite that domestic cup disappointment.

Arsenal's summer spending spree last year exceeded £250m, and fresh investment seems likely again come the window. Whispers have emerged of possible outgoings too, though the focus has largely been on incomings. The north London outfit have copped criticism for their creative limitations this season, leaning heavily on set-piece prowess, which has fuelled speculation around potential additions to their attacking arsenal.

Kvaratskhelia's name surfaced amid claims the Gunners might splash enormous funds to land the PSG winger. The Georgian cost the French club €80m – approximately £69m – when they recruited him from Napoli in January 2025. Miguel Delaney of The Independent suggested this week that Arsenal are actively "investigating a deal," with the player's representatives supposedly receptive to exploring options.

Romano, however, has other ideas entirely. Speaking on his YouTube channel, the transfer expert delivered a definitive message: PSG harbour no plans whatsoever to entertain negotiations regarding Kvaratskhelia's departure this summer.

"He's captaining Georgia, performing brilliantly, and doing a fantastic job at Paris Saint-Germain," Romano explained. "Honestly, maybe even underrated because sometimes people forget just how consistent he's been for PSG.

"There have been rumours again about Arsenal being interested. But my understanding is crystal clear: PSG have no intention to open talks for Kvaratskhelia this summer. They love him – his attitude, professionalism, consistency. And remember, he joined from Napoli only 14 months ago, in January 2025. So PSG want to enjoy him much longer.

"Of course, Arsenal are expected to strengthen up front – maybe a striker, maybe a winger – but not Kvaratskhelia. Nothing concrete between Arsenal and PSG on this one."

Despite some chatter suggesting internal friction at the Parc des Princes, with teammates allegedly grumbling about his decision-making and perceived selfishness in the final third, Kvaratskhelia himself appears thoroughly settled in the French capital.

Speaking to Le Parisien, the winger waxed lyrical about his adopted home: "Paris, for me, is truly incredible. You have everything here, and on top of that, it's the city of love. When PSG called me, I think my wife was the happiest person in the world.

"Before PSG contacted me, she always said, 'Imagine if we played for PSG one day, it would be incredible to live there.' I would reply, 'Yes, of course.' But in my mind, I thought it was very difficult to go there when there were such amazing players like Lionel Messi, Neymar and Kylian Mbappe.

"I love Paris, I love everything about Paris. The more I think about it, the more I appreciate how respectful people are. When you go out, they don't bother you much. At a restaurant, for example, they ask before taking a photo. I really like that. It's the best city to stroll around in with your wife."

Arsenal may well need to cast their net elsewhere when the summer window opens.