Manchester United’s summer transfer strategy has taken a dramatic twist – and fans are in for a wild ride. With top-tier ‘super strikers’ proving difficult to secure, the Red Devils have quietly activated a jaw-dropping €52 million Plan B – and it could change everything.
According to reports out of Florence’s Corriere Fiorentino, Manchester United have added Fiorentina’s rejuvenated hitman Moise Kean to their shortlist of targets. The striker, who once struggled to make an impact during his second stint at Juventus, has risen from the ashes in stunning fashion – scoring 25 goals this season alone for La Viola.
But here’s the kicker: United aren’t the only ones circling. Serie A rivals AC Milan are also keen on Kean, which has only intensified the buzz around his €52 million release clause. It’s a race against time – and against some of Europe’s richest clubs – to secure the Italian international’s signature.
With Erik ten Hag’s side reportedly targeting elite frontmen like Victor Osimhen, Viktor Gyökeres, and Benjamin Šeško, the pressure is mounting. But with negotiations proving complex and their valuations sky-high, United know they must prepare for the worst. Should their pursuit of these superstar names fail, insiders say they’re ready to pounce on Kean.
“Manchester United want a super striker,” stated a source via Sport Witness, “but they’ve got a €52m fallback just in case.”
And that fallback might not be such a downgrade after all.
Following lacklustre campaigns from Rasmus Højlund and Joshua Zirkzee, the Red Devils are eager to reset their frontline. United had high hopes for the young duo, but with missed chances and inconsistent form plaguing their seasons, Old Trafford is running out of patience – and goals.
Kean, however, seems reborn in Florence. After scoring just 14 times in over 100 games for Juventus, the 24-year-old has exploded into form at Fiorentina. Not only has he regained his scoring instinct, but he’s reportedly caught the eye of the Saudi Pro League too, with Al-Qadsiah tabling a staggering €15 million salary offer to lure him away.
Still, Fiorentina are desperate to hold onto their star man. Club insiders are hopeful the forward will reject lucrative overseas offers and remain in Serie A, where he’s finally found his rhythm.
Whether United can convince Kean to swap Florence for Manchester remains to be seen. But what’s clear is that their interest is very real – and growing.
This shock revelation adds another layer of intrigue to an already chaotic transfer window. Will United pull off a blockbuster striker signing from the likes of Napoli or Sporting CP? Or will they swoop in last-minute for a €52m Serie A redemption story that no one saw coming?
One thing’s for sure – the striker saga at Old Trafford is far from over.
