Tottenham ‘ready to make concrete offer’ for 17-goal star – Spurs expected to quickly move
Tottenham Hotspur have reportedly joined the race to sign in-form striker Georges Mikautadze following his standout campaign with Lyon, according to Italian outlet Tutto Juve. The Georgian forward has emerged as a hot commodity in the transfer market after a sensational season in Ligue 1, and several clubs – including Juventus and teams from the Premier League – are keeping a close eye on his situation. Of the English suitors, Tottenham appear to be leading the chase.
Mikautadze, 24, delivered a stellar return of 17 goals and 11 assists across 47 appearances in all competitions for Lyon last season. His sharp eye for goal and ability to create chances for teammates have not gone unnoticed, and his performances have firmly placed him on the radar of some of Europe’s top clubs. Juventus are reportedly very interested in bringing the attacker to Turin, but the Italian side may now face serious competition from Spurs, who are said to be preparing a concrete offer in the near future.
The situation at Lyon has added another layer of urgency to this potential transfer. Earlier this week, the French club was rocked by the news that the DNCG – France’s financial watchdog – had relegated them to the second tier due to financial irregularities. While Lyon have confirmed they will appeal the ruling, the uncertainty surrounding the club’s future could force them to offload some of their most valuable players to ease financial pressures. Mikautadze, given his market value and interest from other clubs, is one of the prime candidates to be sold.
Tutto Juve claims that Tottenham are already positioning themselves at the front of the queue and are expected to make a formal bid for the striker in the coming weeks. However, the report does not mention how much Spurs are willing to offer, nor does it reveal Lyon’s asking price or whether Mikautadze is inclined to move to north London. Nevertheless, Tottenham’s proactive stance may compel Juventus to accelerate their own pursuit if they wish to avoid missing out.
Having recently lifted the Europa League trophy, Tottenham are looking to bolster their attacking options ahead of a return to the Champions League. New head coach Thomas Frank is believed to be a fan of Mikautadze’s dynamic style of play, and a move for the Georgian could signal Spurs’ ambition to refresh their frontline heading into the new campaign.
With Lyon’s internal turmoil likely to influence the summer transfer window, Mikautadze’s future appears increasingly uncertain — and Tottenham look ready to take full advantage.