Mikautadze deal confirmed and now he could head straight to West Ham

West Ham United have been linked with a move for Georgian striker Georges Mikautadze, and a deal for the Euro star has now been confirmed. According to reports, Mikautadze could head straight to West Ham, with the Hammers submitting an official offer in excess of his £16m valuation.

Mikautadze, 23, has impressed at the Euros this summer, scoring three goals and being crowned man of the match four times in just 20 appearances. His form has put him back on the radar of West Ham technical director Tim Steidten, who was interested in the striker last summer.However, a crucial factor was overlooked in the talks of a bid from the Hammers – Mikautadze was still owned by Ajax, and Metz only had an option to buy, not an obligation.

But last night, Ajax confirmed they have agreed a deal for Mikautadze to return to Metz on a permanent basis, paying £10m for the West Ham target last summer.It is believed that Metz will now cash in on Mikautadze this summer, selling him for more than double the amount they paid for him. West Ham are said to be the club who have offered the most for the Lyon-born Georgian, and his next stop could very well be the London Stadium.

With Georgia’s exit from the Euros, Mikautadze is available for talks and medical checks, and West Ham fans will be watching with interest to see if the Hammers can secure the signing of the highly-rated striker. The deal would be a significant coup for West Ham, who are in need of a new striker following the departure of Divin Mubama and the lack of quality options in the squad.Steidten has confirmed that West Ham are on the hunt for a new striker, and Mikautadze fits the bill.

The diminutive striker has a proven track record in France and has impressed at the Euros, making him an attractive option for the Hammers.The potential signing of Mikautadze would be a welcome addition to the West Ham squad, and fans will be eagerly awaiting updates on the transfer. With the Hammers’ new recruitment profile focusing on young, talented players, Mikautadze would be a great fit for the club.