Newcastle launch £82m transfer swoop for Khvicha Kvaratskhelia as Eddie Howe targets another Serie A superstar after Sandro Tonali deal

Newcastle have reportedly made an £82 million ($107m) bid for Napoli sensation Khvicha Kvaratskhelia.

According to Corriere Dello Sport, Newcastle have offered £82m for the attacker, who scored 12 goals and provided 13 assists as Napoli won Serie A last season. Should the bid be accepted then the 22-year-old would become Newcastle's record signing.

Eddie Howe is looking to strengthen his squad with Champions League football on the agenda next season. The Magpies have already signed midfielder Sandro Tonali from AC Milan for £55m ($72m) and look set to tap into the Italian market once more.

Kvaratskhelia's rise last term was one of the stories of the season. Napoli paid just €11.5m to sign the Georgia international from Dinamo Batumi but the youngster quickly developed into one of the best wingers in world football. Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis has previously said Kvaratskhelia and superstar teammate Victor Osimhen are not for sale. However, the prospect of making such a huge profit could change his mind.