Saudi Arabian giants Al-Hilal have set their sights on Fiorentina striker Moise Kean as their latest big-money summer target. The Italian international has caught the attention of the Riyadh-based club following his impressive 25-goal campaign across all competitions last season. Negotiations kicked off last Thursday when Al-Hilal representatives contacted Kean's agent Alessandro Lucci, according to reports from La Gazzetta dello Sport. The Saudi powerhouse has until next Tuesday to trigger the player's 52 million euro release clause at the Florence club. Manchester United are also circling the 24-year-old striker as they seek to bolster their attack.
Al-Hilal have tabled a lucrative five-year deal worth 20 million euros per season that runs through 2029. The English Premier League side has matched the Saudi offer, setting up a bidding war for the former Juventus forward. Kean previously turned down rival Saudi club Al-Qadisiyah's 15 million euro annual package, prompting them to secure Atalanta's Matteo Retegui instead for 70 million euros. The Italian striker would reunite with compatriot Filippo Inzaghi, who recently took charge at Al-Hilal and guided them to the Club World Cup quarter-finals. Al-Hilal have already strengthened their squad by acquiring French defender Theo Hernandez from AC Milan and are expected to announce additional high-profile signings soon.
Al-Hilal have tabled a lucrative five-year deal worth 20 million euros per season that runs through 2029. The English Premier League side has matched the Saudi offer, setting up a bidding war for the former Juventus forward. Kean previously turned down rival Saudi club Al-Qadisiyah's 15 million euro annual package, prompting them to secure Atalanta's Matteo Retegui instead for 70 million euros. The Italian striker would reunite with compatriot Filippo Inzaghi, who recently took charge at Al-Hilal and guided them to the Club World Cup quarter-finals. Al-Hilal have already strengthened their squad by acquiring French defender Theo Hernandez from AC Milan and are expected to announce additional high-profile signings soon.
