Tottenham eye Georges Mikautadze as Roberto De Zerbi wants ‘bomba’ striker

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Tottenham have set their sights on Villarreal’s Georges Mikautadze as they continue their search for striker additions this summer.Tottenham Hotspur have been one of the busiest sides in the summer transfer window, having completed six new signings.The recruitment of Marcos Senesi, Jan Paul van Hecke, Andy Robertson and Martin Dubravka represents defensive additions brought in to bolster the Spurs backline.Meanwhile, Sandro Tonali and Mateus Fernandes are big-money midfield additions, costing Spurs a whopping £185 million.Still, Tottenham remain in the market for strikers. Head coach Roberto De Zerbi confirmed this when asked whether improving Spurs’ attacking options is now the priority. He responded: “Yes, yes, the target now is to complete the attacking positions. “We want the first target, the first level, because we have already important players. But I think to start a new project we need another couple of important players for sure.”Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty ImagesTottenham target Georges Mikautadze as Roberto De Zerbi eyes strikerTottenham’s search for forward additions remains ongoing. In the past few weeks, several names have been linked with Spurs, including Victor Osimhen, Nicolas Jackson and Cody Gakpo.No one has come through the door yet, and now another striker has been named as one Spurs are considering.According to Tottenham insider Paul O’Keefe, Spurs are understood to have Georges Mikautadze on their radar as they continue to explore striker options during this transfer window.His post reads: “Georges Mikautadze among the names attracting interest from Tottenham as they look to strengthen their attack #THFC”Georges Mikautadze among the names attracting interest from Tottenham as they look to strengthen their attack #THFC— Paul O Keefe (@pokeefe1) August 7, 2026Mikautadze could be another exciting option for SpursTime is ticking, and so is the need for Spurs to complete a forward signing before the transfer window slams shut on September 1.Mikautadze stands out as an exciting option, with the striker having shown his quality throughout much of his career.The 25-year-old forward has played seven seasons at five different clubs, including Metz in Ligue 1 and Ligue 2, Seraing (Belgian First Division B and Belgian Pro League), Ajax, Lyon, and Villarreal. During that time, he has made 216 appearances, scored 103 goals and registered 32 assists.His standout campaign came in the 2022-23 season, when he managed 31 goal contributions in 37 appearances for Metz, although it came in Ligue 2.READ MORE: Aston Villa could replace Youri Tielemans with £14.6m Tottenham Europa League winnerThe post Tottenham eye Georges Mikautadze as Roberto De Zerbi wants ‘bomba’ striker appeared first on Spurs Web.