Aston Villa’s sporting director, Monchi, has made the first offer to Fiorentina for teenage talent Michael Kayode. The 19-year-old right back joined Fiorentina from Gozzano in July 2021 and impressed during his time in the Primavera squad before being promoted to the first team last summer by manager Vincenzo Italiano. Kayode showcased his potential in Serie A, scoring one goal and providing four assists in 37 matches, playing a total of 2906 minutes. Reports have indicated that Tottenham has been monitoring his progress closely throughout the season.
Monchi believes that Kayode would be a valuable addition to Unai Emery’s squad at Aston Villa and has submitted an offer to Fiorentina worth around €15m plus add-ons. However, Fiorentina values the young talent at a slightly higher price and is open to offers in the region of €20m plus add-ons. It is expected that Aston Villa will come back with a new proposal in the near future as they continue to pursue Kayode to strengthen their squad.