Sources: Arsenal told to pay at least €180m after exploring forward transfer | OneFootball

Arsenal have recently taken steps to explore a potential transfer move for Paris Saint-Germain star Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, and they’re not the only ones.

Unfortunately, although I can confirm the reported interest from the Gunners is genuine, there’s currently nothing to indicate that PSG will even consider letting him go, while the player himself is also happy in the French capital.

Multiple sources with ties to the agents industry have been approached for this piece, all of whom were keen to remain anonymous to protect relationships, and all those asked about the Kvaratskhelia gave more or less the same answer.

Arsenal have indeed made some enquiries, as have at least two other unnamed Premier League clubs, but PSG’s stance is clear: Kvaratskhelia is not for sale.

Arsenal recruitment team keen on Khvicha Kvaratskhelia

Ultimately, this already looks like a lost cause for Arsenal, who are set to look into other potential attacking options as they prioritise a new left-sided forward for this summer.

“Arsenal’s recruitment team would have really liked to sign Kvaratskhelia, but PSG have bolted the door,” one source explained.

Most of the people I spoke to wouldn’t even name an asking price, but there was one exception.

“PSG aren’t going to sell…well, maybe if Arsenal offered €180m, but that’s not going to happen,” one source said.