Report: West Ham considering triggering Maxi Gomez’s release clause

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West Ham United and Tottenham Hotspur reportedly want Maxi Gomez of Celta de Vigo.

According to The Express, West Ham United are considering triggering Maxi Gomez’s release clause of £44 million.

It has been reported that West Ham are looking at the Celta de Vigo striker as a potential replacement for Marko Arnautovic.

The Hammers reportedly failed with a £35 million for the 22-year-old in the summer of 2018.

The Express has reported that the West Ham board are considering whether to pay the £44m needed to secure the services of the Uruguay international.

The report has also claimed that Tottenham Hotspur and Barcelona are interested in the former Defensor Sporting striker.

According to The Daily Mail, West Ham will continue talks with Spanish club Celta over the transfer of the young striker.

Stats

Gomez made 35 starts and one substitute appearance in La Liga for Celta during the 2017-18 campaign, scoring 17 goals and providing four assists in the process, according to WhoScored.

So far this season, the 22-year-old striker has made 15 starts and two substitute appearances in La Liga for Celta, scoring nine goals and providing five assists in the process, according to WhoScored.