Without injured and unsettled star Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, Napoli still took control of Serie A on Sunday. Napoli coach Antonio Conte confirmed the previous day that Kvaratskhelia — nicknamed “Kvaradona” by the fans in homage to Diego Maradona — had asked to leave the club,

Antonio Conte says Napoli winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia has asked to leave the club. The Athletic reported this week that Liverpool could consider a move for the Georgia international, while Paris Saint-Germain were emerging as the leading contenders for a player who features on the list of potential targets for teams including Chelsea.

Khvicha Kvaratskhelia is heading for the exit door at the Stadio Maradona as negotiations with Paris Saint-Germain continue, but Napoli had been hoping to keep the Georgian on board with a new and