Newcastle have reportedly tabled an ambitious £82million move for Napoli sensation Khvicha Kvaratskhelia.

The Georgia winger, 22, captured the attention of Europe's biggest clubs last season after a hugely impressing campaign as Napoli lifted the Serie A title.

Italian outlet Corriere dello Sport say the Magpies have submitted a giant bid to test the resolve of the Partenopei.

Eddie Howe is keen to add European quality to his ranks ahead of their first Champions League campaign for 20 years next term.

With two goals and four assists in Europe's elite competition in 2022-23, Kvaratshkelia certainly ticks that box.

Napoli are keen to keep the former Dinamo Batumi talent at the club and are planning for next season with him in their ranks.

Should they reject the bid, the Toon are willing to increase to £85m in the hope the Italian champions decide to cash in.

In other news

West Ham are exploring a deal to bring in Manchester United defender Harry Maguire on loan, according to The Telegraph.

The same outlet say Wolves are set to submit a bid in excess of £20m for 19-year-old Bristol City starlet Alex Scott.

Free agent Jonny Evans is wanted by his former Leicester boss Brendan Rodgers at Celtic, the Scottish Sun have claimed.