Reports suggest that West Ham United may find themselves competing against Celtic for the signature of Panathinaikos striker Fotis Ioannidis, as several clubs express interest in acquiring him in the upcoming summer transfer window.
According to Calciomercato, Brendan Rodgers’ Celtic are rumored to be in contention for Ioannidis, alongside Lazio who are considering a move to revamp their forward line following Maurizio Sarri’s departure.
With a valuation of €15m by Panathinaikos, Ioannidis has attracted attention from Bologna, Stuttgart, Sevilla, Eintracht Frankfurt, West Ham, and Celtic. These clubs are all interested in securing his services after an impressive season that saw him score 21 goals and provide seven assists in all competitions.
Despite extending his contract with Panathinaikos, Ioannidis is expected to move on this summer, sparking a bidding war among his suitors.
Both Celtic and West Ham are keen on the striker, having been impressed by his performances in the Premier League and Europa League. With Celtic lacking a prolific goal scorer and West Ham needing additional firepower up front, Ioannidis could be a valuable addition to both teams.
While West Ham may be more willing to meet Panathinaikos’ demands financially, Celtic’s interest in the player remains strong. Both clubs are determined to secure Ioannidis’ signature, making the race for his services highly competitive according to Calciomercato.
