Tottenham Hotspur are now willing to make a £52m offer for a new forward, who excelled at Euro 2024, winning the Golden Boot.
Tottenham's lack of creativity on show against Wolves
Tottenham would’ve been expecting to beat Wolverhampton Wanderers, given that Vitor Pereira’s side have made a very poor start to the Premier League season, losing their opening five matches.
However, there was a real lack of creativity from Thomas Frank’s side, creating just one big chance, which was squandered by Mohammed Kudus, who is still yet to get off the mark in front of goal, despite picking up four assists in the opening six games.
Xavi Simons, who was deployed on the opposite flank, also struggled to make an impact, receiving a SofaScore match rating of just 6.4, the joint-lowest of any Spurs player.
Ultimately, Joao Palhinha bailed the north Londoners out in injury time, but the performance is likely to be a concern for Frank, and perhaps underlined the need to bring in another forward during the January transfer window or next summer.
According to a report from Spain, that is exactly what Tottenham are planning to do, with it being revealed they are now willing to submit a €60m (£52m) offer for Villarreal forward Georges Mikautadze, given the impressive start he has made to life in La Liga.
Spurs have been closely monitoring Mikautadze, and there is a belief that his play-style would be an ideal fit for the Premier League, which explains why they have identified him as a prime target.
However, the Georgian only moved to Villarreal during the summer, in a deal worth close to €30m (£26m), and he is focused on his future at the Spanish club, so it remains to be seen whether a deal will be possible.
Mikautadze could be ideal signing for Spurs
Not only was Simons poor against Wolves, but Richarlison also struggled, recording an xG of just 0.02, which is very low for a striker, and the Brazilian has found the back of the net just once since the opening day victory against Burnley.
As such, it would make sense for Frank to bring in a new centre-forward, and the Villarreal striker has proven himself as a reliable goalscorer over the past three seasons, across spells with FC Metz and Lyon.
Season
League appearances
Goals
2022-23
37
23
2023-24
20
13
2024-25
34
11
The 24-year-old has also impressed at international level, finding the back of the net 21 times in 39 appearances for Georgia, which includes three goals at Euro 2024, which meant he shared the Golden Boot award.
Tottenham could clearly do with bringing in a new striker, and given his age, Mikautadze could be an ideal long-term addition to the squad, so it is exciting news they are willing to make a bid.
