English club Newcastle is interested in signing Villarreal forward Georges Mikautadze.

​Operativ Media reports, citing Spanish outlet Fichajes, that the Spanish side plans to raise the 25-year-old Georgian player's release clause from €60 million to €75 million. The Spanish club's move aims to complicate the player's departure in the current transfer window. Nevertheless, Newcastle is willing to pay €55 million for the forward.

​The Georgian footballer's current contract with Villarreal runs until June 30, 2031. He joined Villarreal from Lyon in the summer of 2025. In the 2025/26 season, the striker recorded 17 goals and 6 assists in 43 appearances across all competitions.

​The Transfermarkt portal estimates the Georgia international's market value at €30 million.