Liverpool competes with Arsenal for Andria Bartishvili signing
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 22, 2026, 11:22 PM
Last updated Jun 22, 2026
Liverpool is reportedly in a competitive race with Arsenal for the signature of 17-year-old Georgian midfielder Andria Bartishvili. Bartishvili, who has earned comparisons to Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, was believed to be close to signing with Arsenal after impressing while on loan at FC Iberia 1999. Reports indicate that Liverpool and Paris Saint-Germain are also pursuing the player, with PSG promising a first-team role to attract him. The final decision regarding his future is expected after FC Iberia plays two upcoming Champions League qualifiers against Tallinna FC Flora on July 8 and 14.
- •Bartishvili is a promising young talent from Kolkheti Poti.
- •He has represented Georgia at youth levels.
- •Liverpool and PSG are competing with Arsenal for his services.
- •His decision will come after Champions League qualifiers next month.
- •PSG is offering a guaranteed first-team role to secure his signing.
- 11:22 PMYahoo Sports — Rumour Mongering: Liverpool Working to Beat Arsenal to Andria Bartishvili
"The Georgian teenager has drawn comparisons to Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and has been expected to sign for Arsenal.
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