Liverpool F.C. is in a transfer battle with Arsenal for Andria Bartishvili. The 17-year-old midfielder has been handling identical offers from both clubs.

What's the situation?

Andria Bartishvili started at Dinamo Tbilisi's youth system and moved to Kolkheti 1913 on a free transfer in 2025. He has been on loan to Iberia 1999 since January.

Why it matters for Liverpool F.C.

The Reds are seeking to bolster their midfield options. Andria Bartishvili has managed two goals and two assists from 15 matches so far.

What comes next?

The player and his agent will make the final decision after Iberia's Champions League qualifiers. The return leg will take place on July 14th. | Stat | Value | | --- | --- | | League standing | 5th in Premier League, 60 pts, 17W-9D-12L from 38 games | | Goals this season | 63 scored, 53 conceded (+10 goal difference) | | Title race | 25 points behind leaders Arsenal | | Currently sidelined | Alisson, S. Bajcetic, C. Bradley, H. Ekitike, W. Endo, G. Leoni | Andria Bartishvili will turn 18 years of age in March 2027, meaning he won’t be able to move to England until next summer.