West Ham United are willing to pay £30 million to sign Olympique Lyonnais striker and long-term target Georges Mikataudze, who was a breakout star at Euro 2024, according to Spanish outlet Fichajes.net.
Mikataudze caught the eye during last summer's European Championships, bagging three goals and an assist in four games for Georgia. His outstanding performances for his country and at club level with Metz led to a £15.6 million move to Lyon, where he's continued to flourish.
The 24-year-old has managed six goals and two assists in 25 Ligue 1 games, leading the line for Paulo Fonseca's side but also providing an option at left wing. A move to the Premier League could be on the cards with West Ham and Graham Potter in desperate need of a consistent goalscorer.
West Ham Plot £30m Move For Mikataudze
The Georgian has traits that suit Potter
Mikataudze
West Ham are considering offering £30 million for Mikataudze, who has three years on his contract, and Lyon aren't expected to entertain offers below that fee. He's an all-rounded attacker with technical brilliance that can often unlock defences, perhaps a similar profile to Luis Suarez although without the prolific numbers of the Liverpool legend.
Danny Ings is set to leave the London Stadium when his contract expires in the summer, and a new forward is one of several areas the Hammers are likely to attend to. Michail Antonio is recovering from a car crash, while Niclas Fullkrug has struggled with recurring injuries since arriving last summer. It appears that Evan Ferguson will return to Brighton & Hove Albion once his loan expires.
Georges Mikautadze Stats (Premier League 2024-25)
Appearances
Goals
Expected Goals (xG)
Shots Per Game
Assists
Big Chances Created
Successful Dribbles
Ground Duels Won
Mikataudze was on West Ham's radar last summer before he joined Lyon, and they continue to monitor his progress. He was viewed as Antonio's long-term replacement, hailed as 'insane' attacker and could be a perfect match for the energetic forward line Potter likes to have at his disposal.
All statistics courtesy ofSofaScore- correct as of 15/03/2025.
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