Aston Villa have reportedly made a formal offer for a defender wanted by Tottenham Hotspur.
Aston Villa has made a proposal for Fiorentina right-back Michael Kayode, according to reports.
The Italy Under-21 international has been extensively linked with a move to Premier League rivals Tottenham Hotspur in recent days and is regarded as one of Europe’s greatest young full-backs.
According to Italian network Sportitalia, Villa has made their initial approach to Fiorentina about signing Kayode, offering €15 million (£12.7 million) plus bonuses. The offer is anticipated to be rejected, but Fiorentina has said it would entertain a base cost of €20 million (£16.9 million) with add-ons.
Monchi, Villa’s president of football operations, is known to be a big fan of Kayode. There is a great desire to close a transaction, but competition is stiff, with Tottenham drafting their own bid.
Who is Villa’s target, Michael Kayode?
Kayode, who joined Fiorentina from Italian fourth-tier club ASDC Gozzano in 2021, recently had a successful debut season, appearing 37 times. The 19-year-old’s outstanding performance spans the Europa Conference League, Serie A, Coppa Italia, and Supercoppa Italiana.
The teenager, who is mostly a right-back but can also play in right midfield, left back, or left midfield, would provide Villa with tremendous versatility if signed. Unai Emery values players who can play multiple roles, especially those with the quickness and pace Kayode possesses in plenty.
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