Liverpool actively working on deal to snatch wonderkid forward ahead of Arsenal

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Liverpool have reportedly made an offer to sign Georgian wonderkid Andria Bartishvili.The Reds have been undertaking a big push in terms of academy recruitment over recent years, looking abroad to bolster their ranks.Colombian teenager Samuel Martinez is set to join, and according to Georgian source Geo Team, fellow 17-year-old Bartishvili could potentially follow. How impressive has Yan Diomande been at the 2026 World Cup?!

Credit: MAURICE VAN STEEN/ANP/Getty Images Liverpool trying to beat Arsenal to Andria BartishviliArsenal had been rumoured to be closing in on a deal to sign Bartishvili, who plays as a wide forward, but according to Geo Team, this is not correct.“Andria Bartishvili hasn’t Reached an agreement with Arsenal over a transfer,” the outlet posted on X.“At the moment 3 clubs are working on a deal for the player – Arsenal FC, Liverpool FC, and Paris FC.”READ MORE: Liverpool supporters decide how much Yan Diomande is really worth after watching him at the World CupPhoto by Tim Clayton/Corbis via Getty Images“Identical offers from English giants, Paris FC are trying to convince Bartishvili by offering guaranteed first-team playing time from the outset.“Understand Bartishvili and his representatives will make a final decision after the upcoming European qualification matches, which he is set to play with FC Iberia 1999.”A quick, direct, skilful winger, Bartishvili is sure to earn comparisons to compatriot Khvicha Kvaratskhelia.If the teenager goes on to have even a portion of the talent the PSG superstar possesses, he will be worth Liverpool going after. Let’s see how this now plays out.

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