Earlier today, Corriere Fiorentino reported Tottenham Hotspur have expressed an interest in Fiorentina’s Michael Kayode.
Last summer, the 19-year-old returned to the Serie A side, and made 37 appearances for their senior team. He was rewarded with a new deal until 2028, with an option for another year.
Journalist Mario Tenerani, writing his column for Firenze Viola, says Tottenham are pushing to sign the right-back in the summer window.
Fiorentina fans should be worried about Spurs’ interest in Kayode because they are ‘serious’ and have the finances to carry out the deal. Tenerani suggests Tottenham have offered €40m to secure his services this summer.
“Tottenham’s pressure on Kayode could turn into a nightmare for Viola supporters. The English are serious and have significant economic possibilities. They started from €40m and for now Fiorentina have resisted, but if they were to go further the picture could change suddenly,” he said.
Despite the Italy U21 international having a long-term deal, he may still leave Fiorentina this summer if they receive a convincing offer from Ange Postecoglou’s side.
To summarise, the journalist says the Italian club, led by their chairman Rocco Commisso, could sacrifice a player to improve their finances.
Whether that player is Kayode remains to be seen.