‘Beat Liverpool FC’ – Reds Lose Out To PL Rivals For Top Talent

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Alex Livesey/Getty Images Arsenal have beaten Liverpool to the signing of top prospect Andria Bartishvili from Georgian side FC Kolkheti 1913, with the teenager set to join the north London club. Liverpool also have their eye on the next generation and have been in the mix for Bartishvili, who is spending this season with Iberia 1999 in Georgia’s top flight.

The 17-year-old attacking midfielder is on loan from second-tier club FC Kolkheti 1913 and has already registered four goal contributions in 16 Erovnuli Liga appearances this season. That impressive pedigree has also caught Arsenal’s eye, with the Gunners also known for going after top talents.

Season Position 2025-26 5th 2024–25 1st 2023–24 3rd 2022–23 5th 2021–22 2nd Liverpool F.C.’s last five league finishes According to Georgian outlet Geo Team, the Gunners ‘beat Liverpool FC’ in the race to the teenager’s signature, with a €4.5m deal set to be completed before deadline day. Bartishvili already has a medical scheduled and is expected to fly to London on 1st September before signing a five-year contract with the London club.