Report: West Ham United’s Maxi Gomez bid accepted by Celta Vigo

West Ham United and Aston Villa are reportedly interested in Maxi Gomez.

Maxi Gomez of RC Celta de Vigo celebrates after scores the second goal during the La Liga match between RC Celta de Vigo and Real Madrid at Municipal Balaidos on January 7, 2018 in Vigo, .

According to Sky Sports, West Ham United have had a bid for Maxi Gomez accepted by Celta de Vigo, and this will come as bad news for Aston Villa.

Sky Sports have reported that West Ham’s bid of £29 million for Gomez has been accepted by Spanish club Celta.

The report has claimed that La Liga outfit Valencia have had the same offer for the 22-year-old Uruguay international striker accepted as well.

Disappointment for Aston Villa

Earlier this week, it was claimed that Villa – who will play in the Premier League next season after clinching promotion from the Championship via the playoffs – are interested in Gomez.

Defensor Sporting Club chief Ney Castillo told Tiempo de Futbol on Sport 890, broadcast on June 6, 2019, that Villa want to sign the 22-year-old, who started his professional club football career at the Uruguayan club (click here to read more).

Celta Vigo's Uruguayan forward Maxi Gomez celebrates his goal during the Spanish league football match between RC Celta de Vigo and FC Barcelona at the Balaidos stadium in Vigo on May 4,...

Stats

Gomez made 33 starts and two substitute appearances in La Liga for Celta this past season, scoring 13 goals and providing five three assists in the process, according to WhoScored.

Maximiliano Gomez of RC Celta de Vigo reacts during the La Liga match between Real Sociedad de Futbol and RC Celta de Vigo at Estadio Anoeta on January 21, 2018 in San Sebastian, Spain.

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Report: West Ham United’s Maxi Gomez bid accepted by Celta Vigo