Aston Villa su napravili odlučujući korak ka potpisivanju zvijezde Fiorentine Moisea Keana, identificirajući plodnog talijanskog napadača kao svoju preferiranu zamjenu za igrača Donyella Malena, koji odlazi u AS Romu, prema Calciomercatu.
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With Malen having already reached an agreement with Roma, Unai Emery and the Villa hierarchy have moved swiftly to secure a new attacking focal point before the January window closes. Kean, still just 25, is enjoying the peak years of his career and comes off a spectacular last season in which he scored 25 goals in 44 appearances across all competitions. His resurgence has re-established him as one of Serie A’s most dangerous forwards, blending explosive pace and clinical finishing. The Italian international signed a new contract in August, tying him to Fiorentina until 2029, but crucially, his deal includes a €62 million (£54m) release clause. With interest in strikers expected to define the January market, Kean’s situation has quickly become one to watch. Aston Villa have already made a “decisive” concrete approach, signalling their intention to activate talks with Fiorentina and the player’s representatives. Villa believe Kean could slot in immediately as a dependable centre-forward, whether starting alongside or rotating with Ollie Watkins. With the club competing in the Premier League, domestic cups, and Europe, Emery has stressed the need for greater attacking depth. Kean is not the only name being considered. Villa remain interested in Tammy Abraham, who previously enjoyed a phenomenal loan spell at Villa Park in 2018–19, scoring 26 goals and helping the club earn promotion. With Abraham currently on loan at Beşiktaş from Roma, his future is uncertain but Villa are keeping the door open. Still, Kean is viewed as the most ready-made solution. His form, age profile, and release clause make him an appealing target for a club with Champions League ambitions. Emery is pushing Villa into the Premier League’s elite, and the need for multiple high-level forwards is clear. Watkins has started most matches, but the lack of reliable backup has become evident. Aston Villa make £52m bid to sign ex-Man City attacker with 14 goals this season
Putem Malena već postigavši dogovor s Romom, Unai Emery i hijerarhija Ville brzo su se krenuli osigurati novog napadačkog fokusa prije zatvaranja januarskog prozora. Kean, još uvijek samo 25-godišnjak, uživa u vrhunskim godinama svoje karijere i dolazi nakon spektakularne prošle sezone u kojoj je postigao 25 golova na 44 nastupa u svim takmičenjima. Njegova obnova ga je ponovno učinila jednim od najopasnijih napadača Serie A, spajajući eksplozivnu brzinu i kliničko završavanje. Talijanski reprezentativac potpisao je novi ugovor u avgustu, vezujući ga za Fiorentinu do 2029. godine, ali bitno je da njegov ugovor uključuje klauzulu za otpust od 62 miliona eura. S interesovanjem za napadače koji se očekuje da će definisati januarsko tržište, situacija oko Keana brzo je postala jedna za praćenje. Aston Villa već je napravila “odlučujući” konkretan pristup, signalizirajući svoju namjeru za pokretanje pregovora s Fiorentinom i predstavnicima igrača. Villa vjeruje da bi Kean mogao odmah ući kao pouzdan centarfor, bilo da počinje uz ili rotira s Olliejem Watkinsom. S klubom koji se takmiči u Premier ligi, domaćim kupovima i Evropi, Emery je naglasio potrebu za većom dubinom u napadu. Kean nije jedino ime koje se razmatra. Villa ostaje zainteresovana za Tammyja Abrahama, koji je prethodno uživao u fenomenalnom periodu posudbe na Villa Parku 2018-2019. godine, postigavši 26 golova i pomažući klubu da ostvari promociju. S obzirom na to da je Abraham trenutno na posudbi u Bešiktašu iz Rome, njegova budućnost je neizvjesna, ali Villa drži vrata otvorena. Ipak, Kean se smatra najpraktičnijim rješenjem. Njegova forma, profil godina i klauzula za otpust čine ga privlačnom metom za klub s ambicijama Lige prvaka. Emery gura Villu prema eliti Premier lige, a potreba za više napadača visokog nivoa je očita. Watkins je započeo većinu utakmica, ali nedostatak pouzdanog backupa postao je očit.
