Celta Vigo striker Maxi Gomez to choose Valencia or West Ham

Valencia are edging West Ham in the battle to sign Celta Vigo striker Maxi Gomez, according to a report in Marca.

Both clubs are thought to have had initial approaches accepted by the Galician club and whilst West Ham are said to be offering a superior economic package, Valencia are ahead on sporting terms.

Los Che can offer Champions League football and the guarantee of staying in a league and culture with which the striker is already familiar, and the player is said to be edging towards this idea.

The Uruguayan striker netted 17 goals in La Liga last season in his first campaign in European football, leading to a series of top European clubs monitoring his progress.

The striker’s contract in Vigo contains a €50m release clause but Celta are said to be trying to negotiate to include Valencia forward Santi Mina in a deal plus an upfront fee of €25m.

Celta swooped for Gomez from Defensor Sporting for just €4m two summers ago but after a prolific start to life in La Liga his form has been questioned in recent months.

The frontman has netted just four times in his last 18 appearances while the Galician club have struggled in the absence of his strike partner Iago Aspas, who struggled with injuries this season

Gomez has hit 30 La Liga goals in 68 starts since joining from Uruguay in 2017.

Barcelona, Tottenham and Liverpool have all been linked to the player.

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