West Ham United are poised to make a bold move in the January transfer window, with the club’s sights set on securing the services of Lyon striker Georges Mikautadze. The 24-year-old Georgian international has been struggling to establish himself at the French club, and it is believed that the Hammers are ready to pounce on the opportunity to sign him for a bargain fee of £17m.
Mikautadze joined Lyon in the summer transfer window from Metz for a fee of £15m, but he has found himself on the periphery of the team, making just a handful of appearances. Despite his limited playing time, Mikautadze has shown glimpses of his potential, and it is believed that West Ham manager David Moyes is keen to add the striker to his squad.
“Georges is a talented young player who has a lot to offer,” said a source close to the club. “He’s had a tough time at Lyon, but we believe he has the potential to be a top-class striker in the Premier League.”
West Ham’s interest in Mikautadze is understood to be genuine, and it is believed that the club are prepared to make a move for the striker in January. With the transfer window set to open in just a few weeks’ time, West Ham fans will be eagerly awaiting news of any potential signings, and the capture of Mikautadze would undoubtedly be a welcome boost to the team’s attacking options.
“We’re always looking to improve the squad, and if we can find the right player at the right price, then we’ll definitely be interested,” said West Ham manager David Moyes. “But we’ll have to wait and see what happens in January. We’ll be working hard to identify the right targets and bring them to the club.”
While Lyon may be reluctant to part with Mikautadze, the fact that he has struggled to establish himself at the club may make them more open to selling. West Ham will be hoping to take advantage of this situation and secure the services of a talented young striker who could make a significant impact at the London Stadium.
As the January transfer window approaches, West Ham fans will be keeping a close eye on developments, and the potential signing of Mikautadze will undoubtedly be a major talking point in the coming weeks. With the club’s attacking options limited, the capture of a top-class striker would be a major boost to the team’s chances of success in the second half of the season.
