West Ham and Benfica interested in Cagliari forward Roberto Piccoli | OneFootball

Cagliari forward Roberto Piccoli is on the radar of Premier League side West Ham United and Portuguese giants Benfica, reports from Italy claim.

According to what has been reported by the Corriere dello Sport, via CalcioNews24, Benfica see the 24-year-old as an ideal profile for the Primeira Liga and could use the allure of Champions League football to tempt the player.

epa11807162 Cagliari’s forward Roberto Piccoli jubilates after scoring a goal during the Italian Serie A soccer match between AC Monza and Cagliari at U-Power Stadium in Monza, Italy, 05 January 2025. EPA-EFE/ROBERTO BREGANI

However, Cagliari are offering no discounts on the player. The Sardinian club have set their asking price at €30 million, reflecting his value to the club.

Cagliari will need tempting to sell Piccoli to West Ham or Benfica

Piccoli was vital for Cagliari last season, scoring ten goals in Serie A and another two in Coppa Italia. His goals proved vital as the club finished in 15th place, just five points clear of the relegation zone.

EMPOLI, ITALY – APRIL 6: Roberto Piccoli of Cagliari Calcio in action during the Serie A match between Empoli and Cagliari at Stadio Carlo Castellani on April 6, 2025 in Empoli, Italy. (Photo by Gabriele Maltinti/Getty Images)

Whilst Benfica are reportedly demonstrating the most interest in the player’s signature, West Ham are keeping a close eye on the situation. The Hammers are on the hunt for a new striker and would likely have the financial resources to meet Cagliari’s demands for the 24-year-old.