West Ham plans £30 million bid for striker Mikataudze

West Ham United is preparing a £30 million bid for Lyon striker Georges Mikataudze. The 24-year-old impressed at Euro 2024, scoring three goals for Georgia, and has continued to perform well at Lyon. Mikataudze has six goals and two assists in 25 Ligue 1 matches this season. West Ham is looking for a consistent goalscorer as Danny Ings is set to leave, and Evan Ferguson will return to Brighton after his loan. West Ham had previously shown interest in Mikataudze before his transfer to Lyon. The club views him as a potential long-term replacement for Michail Antonio.