Blockbuster deal: west ham leading the race Ahead of As Roma and As Monaco for the signature of €20m 14 Goals Strike Force” report.
We reported on French reports towards the end of June, claiming that West Ham United had made an offer above €20 million to recruit FC Metz striker Georges Mikautadze. Additionally, it was advised that the Premier League team’s bid be approved.
Throughout his 31 games with the Ligue 1 team last season, the striker finished with 14 goals and 4 assists. During the Euros, he made an even bigger impression for Georgia, recording three goals and an assist in four games.
Not surprisingly, AS Roma has joined West Ham and AS Monaco in their pursuit of the 23-year-old. Le10 Sport, who provides the most recent information on the Hammers’ quest, says as much.
The report states that West Ham, which finished ninth last season, hasn’t attracted the attacker, who prefers a move to a club that can offer him European football. As a result, the London club are “out of the race,” and the battle for the player’s signature is now between the Serie A side and Monaco.
The Georgia international received the highest bid from Julen Lopetegui’s side, that one at over €20m. The report claims Metz are looking around €25m to cash in from his sale this summer.
