Grimandi Doubts Arsenal Can Sign PSG Star Kvaratskhelia

Arsenal face significant obstacles in their pursuit of Paris Saint-Germain winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, with former Gunners player Gilles Grimandi predicting that a transfer in 2027 is unlikely. The London club wants to strengthen its attack under manager Mikel Arteta, but PSG's financial position, the Georgian international's salary and his importance to the French side could prevent a deal. Reports published by FootballTransfers, TEAMtalk and YSScores on October 19 and 20, 2026, identify Kvaratskhelia as a potential target as Arsenal consider options for the left wing.

However, their interest does not indicate that negotiations have reached an advanced stage, and PSG has little financial incentive to sell one of its leading players. Arsenal's attacking plans have been complicated by their failure to secure several high-profile targets. According to YSScores, the club did not sign Vinicius Junior, Morgan Rogers or Bradley Barcola, while Ethan Nwaneri, Gabriel Martinelli and Leandro Trossard departed during the summer.

Grimandi believes Kvaratskhelia's performances and contribution in decisive matches make him an attractive option for Arsenal. Speaking to GOAL, the former Arsenal player highlighted the winger's attacking efficiency, defensive work and ability to deliver when the stakes are highest.

"This guy is special. He's special because he's always good in the big games and last season, every time when the competition was getting close to the end, he was getting better and better," Grimandi told GOAL. Kvaratskhelia has established himself as one of Europe's leading players in his position. Grimandi also suggested that the forward manages his performances with the decisive stages of the season in mind.

"He has fantastic commitment, he's running, he's defending and when he gets the ball in the final third, he's very efficient. For me, he's a special guy," Grimandi said. The winger's overall quality makes him a plausible sporting fit for Arteta's side, but Grimandi questioned whether PSG would agree to release him. The French club can retain a player it considers essential without needing to generate transfer revenue.

"He looks like he's choosing his games because so far this season he hasn't played too many, but he just knows that he wants to be prepared for the spring time and that's his target. He knows that big games will come," Grimandi told GOAL. Grimandi acknowledged that Kvaratskhelia could compete for any major European club, including Arsenal, while emphasizing that his current situation in Paris makes a transfer difficult.

"He can play for any team in Europe, of course he can play for Arsenal. For me, he's one of the best players in his position," Grimandi said.

His assessment of Arsenal's chances remained pessimistic because PSG has both the financial resources to retain the winger and a strong sporting reason to keep him. Grimandi pointed to the club's position on Barcola as a possible contrast, explaining that the situation surrounding the two attackers differs.

"I don't think they will do it. Now it's complicated when the guy plays in Paris because they have a huge salary and they do not need any money so it's quite complicated to pick up one of the best players and bring him to another team except if there is a problem. Barcola was not supposed to be in the starting line-up this season so they let the door open if he wants to leave.

But Kvaratskhelia, they don't let him go because they know that in the spring time he will be one of the more important players," Grimandi said. With a move for Kvaratskhelia considered difficult, Arsenal could explore alternative targets. FootballTransfers identified Kenan Yildiz and Brentford winger Kevin Schade as potential options, while Vinicius Junior could become relevant if Real Madrid decides to make the Brazil international available.