West Ham and Benfica interested in Cagliari forward Roberto Piccoli

Italian reports indicate Cagliari forward Roberto Piccoli is attracting significant transfer interest, specifically from Premier League side West Ham United and Portuguese club Benfica.

Benfica reportedly views the 24-year-old as an ideal player profile for the Primeira Liga and is considering leveraging the attraction of Champions League football to entice him.

Cagliari, however, are maintaining a firm stance on the player's valuation, setting their asking price at €30 million, which reflects his importance to the Sardinian club.

Piccoli's value is underscored by his vital contribution last season, where he scored ten goals in Serie A and two more in the Coppa Italia. These goals were crucial in helping Cagliari secure a 15th-place finish, just five points above the relegation zone.

While Benfica is currently demonstrating the most concrete interest in signing Piccoli, West Ham United is also closely monitoring the situation. The Premier League club is actively seeking a new striker and possesses the financial capability to meet Cagliari's €30 million demand for the player.