Tottenham set to beat Italian giants Juventus to Euro 2024 hero after star striker suffers shock relegation
Tottenham Poised to Beat Juventus to Georges Mikautadze After Lyon Relegation
Tottenham Hotspur appear to be in pole position to land highly-rated Lyon striker Georges Mikautadze, potentially fending off competition from Juventus, according to a report from Tutto Juve. The north London club are said to be seriously considering a move for the Georgian international following Lyon’s unexpected relegation to Ligue 2 due to financial difficulties.
Mikautadze, 24, caught the eye of European clubs with his impressive performances for Georgia at Euro 2024, where he found the net in all three of his country’s group stage matches—against Türkiye, Czechia, and Portugal. His clinical finishing and creative link-up play made him one of the tournament’s early breakout stars, further boosting his stock ahead of a summer transfer.
Last season, Mikautadze was a key figure for Lyon, registering 17 goals and 11 assists in 47 appearances across all competitions. His combination of pace, technique, and vision has attracted admiration across Europe, and it is now widely expected that he will seek a move away rather than drop into France’s second division. Lyon, meanwhile, are fighting the relegation decision through an appeal, though the uncertainty around the club’s future could force their hand in selling valuable assets.
Tottenham, under the new leadership of manager Thomas Frank, seem intent on revamping their attacking options ahead of a return to the UEFA Champions League. Spurs have already secured the signing of young French forward Mathys Tel from Bayern Munich in a £30 million deal, and Mikautadze could now be next in line as part of their ambitious summer rebuild.
In addition to Mikautadze, Tottenham have also been linked with several other attacking talents, including Crystal Palace playmaker Eberechi Eze and Brentford winger Bryan Mbeumo. However, Mbeumo appears to be edging closer to a move to Manchester United, narrowing Spurs’ options.
While Juventus remain interested in Mikautadze, Tottenham are believed to be readying a formal offer, which could arrive in the coming days. With Lyon’s financial turmoil potentially accelerating player exits, Spurs may see this as the ideal moment to strike and secure a rising star who is hungry for top-level football and eager to test himself on the biggest stages.
The coming weeks could prove decisive, with Tottenham eager to finalise key signings early in the window and give Frank the best possible platform to start his new tenure with momentum. Whether Mikautadze ends up in north London or Turin remains to be seen, but Spurs are currently the frontrunners in what could be one of the summer’s most intriguing transfer stories.