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Daily Mirror
a day ago
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- Daily Mirror
David de Gea lays down challenge to Man Utd transfer target - 'It isn't enough'
Fiorentina striker Moise Kean has enjoyed a stellar season, which has caught Manchester United's attention, and David de Gea has called on the Italian to continue producing Fiorentina frontman Moise Kean has been told "one good year isn't enough" after excelling in Serie A - which has attracted the attention of Manchester United. The Italian has endured some less memorable stints in his career, previously struggling to make an impact during his time at Everton. The Toffees signed Kean from Juventus and then sold him back there after he couldn't deliver consistently. Now he's proving his worth after finding a home in Florence. Last term Kean scored a career high 25 goals in 44 games and was named in the Serie A Team of the Season. Interest in him bloomed when it emerged he had a £44.5m release contract in his contract - but the deadline to activate it has reportedly passed. United are looking to bolster their forward line and want a No 9 to compliment new arrivals Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo. They've also been linked with the likes of Nicolas Jackson at Chelsea and RB Leipzig's Benjamin Sesko. Kean is among those names on their shortlist but ex-United star David de Gea has told his new team-mate that his stellar season in front of goal cannot be a one off and he must replicate his numbers. De Gea told Italian outlet Cronache: "When I arrived, my Italian was terrible and we spoke in English. Now I've improved and I communicate with him [Kean] more easily. He had an excellent season, but now for me he needs to have another good year, and then another, and so on. "One good year isn't enough, he needs to continue like this and build on what he's done. He's put in some very good numbers, but he needs to keep it up and prove he can do it over time." De Gea has revealed he would never have stayed to play in England if it wasn't for United despite his contract being allowed to run down before leaving in 2023. The Spaniard spent more than a decade in Manchester before finding a new home in Italy. He said: "I only wanted Manchester United, and while it's true that I received offers from England, I knew it would be impossible for me to play anywhere else. I've spent my whole life there, it's the club that shaped me and allowed me to have a wonderful career. Football is like that, unexpected things happen. Like the opportunity to come here to Florence."
Metro
2 days ago
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- Metro
David de Gea sends message to 'excellent' Man Utd transfer target
Manchester United hero David de Gea is full of praise for one of his Fiorentina teammates, who has emerged as a top transfer target for the Red Devils. After securing the signings of forwards Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo, Ruben Amorim's next priority is to buy at least one new striker. Marcus Rashford is joining Barcelona, Rasmus Hojlund is woefully out of from and Chido Obi Martin is not ready to play such an active first-team role. United have an interest in a number of No.9s including Chelsea's Nicolas Jackson, RB Leipzig's Benjamin Sesko and PSG's Randal Kolo Muani. Another they have been linked with is Moise Kean who previously spent three years at Everton following a £24million move. Wake up to find news on your club in your inbox every morning with Metro's Football Newsletter. Sign up to our newsletter and then select your team in the link so we can send you football news tailored to you. The transfer proved to be a disaster however, as the Italian scored just four goals in 39 appearances before being sold back to Juventus, who in turn sold him to Fiorentina last summer. This move proved to be a great one however, as Kean scored a career high 25 goals in 44 games and was named in the Serie A Team of the Season. Off the back of this success, there has been much interest in the 25-year-old, who has a £44.5m release contract in his contract but it is believed that the deadline to activate it has passed. Among Kean's admirers is De Gea, who also moved to Florence last summer following a year out of the game after he was controversially released by then-United boss Erik ten Hag. The goalkeeper says he has a 'very good' relationship with the striker but has urged him not to rest on his laurels if he wants to become one if the best goal-scorers around. Appearances: 44 Goals: 25 Minutes per goal: 140 Assists: 3 Yellow cards: 10 'When I arrived, my Italian was terrible and we spoke in English. Now I've improved and I communicate with him [Kean] more easily,' De Gea told Italian outlet Cronache. 'He had an excellent season, but now for me he needs to have another good year, and then another, and so on. One good year isn't enough, he needs to continue like this and build on what he's done. 'He's put in some very good numbers, but he needs to keep it up and prove he can do it over time.' Addressing his future, Kean suggested in July that his priority is to stay in Florence for the upcoming season: 'I'm very motivated to move forward. Fiorentina has given me so much and has always supported me. 'Now it's important to return with renewed motivation and give my best for Fiorentina.' De Gea, spent 12 years at Old Trafford and has now revealed that during his sabbatical he had the chance to sign for a Premier League club but declined out of loyalty to the Red Devils. More Trending 'The fans still write to me. I spent so many years there, it's my home. I would have stayed there forever,' he added. 'I turned down offers from England because after spending so many years at a club like United, you feel like you don't want to play for another club in England. 'I only wanted Manchester United, and while it's true that I received offers from England, I knew it would be impossible for me to play anywhere else. I've spent my whole life there, it's the club that shaped me and allowed me to have a wonderful career. 'Football is like that, unexpected things happen. Like the opportunity to come here to Florence.' For more stories like this, check our sport page. Follow Metro Sport for the latest news on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. MORE: Man Utd set price for Barcelona to sign Marcus Rashford permanently MORE: RB Leipzig set new lower asking price for Chelsea and Arsenal transfer target Xavi Simons MORE: Club expect to receive official Man Utd transfer bid for goalkeeper 'soon'
Daily Mirror
15-07-2025
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- Daily Mirror
Man Utd target throws summer deal into jeopardy ahead of transfer clause deadline
Manchester United target Moise Kean has dealt the club a major blow after insisting he wants to stay at Fiorentina this summer - on the same day his release clause expires. Ruben Amorim is eager to further strengthen his struggling forward line after already bringing in Matheus Cunha from Wolves in a £62.5million deal. He has been attempting to sign Brentford star Bryan Mbeumo, but United have had two bids rejected for the player already and have been unable to agree a fee with the Bees - who are said to be holding out for £70m. Mbeumo himself is said to be frustrated with the slow pace of talks and lack of progress and United could have to switch their attentions to other targets in the mean time as they look to have a new attacking option in before the start of the season. Kean - formerly of Everton - has emerged as a possible alternative after a prolific campaign with the Viola that saw him score 23 goals, with a host of European clubs now circling for him. There was a window of opportunity for interested clubs to snap him up for a relative bargain of £44.5m this month thanks to a release clause in his contract - but that is only available between July 1 and July 15. And on the final day of the clause being active, Kean has made it clear he is committed to Fiorentina despite the interest in his signature. Speaking at the unveiling of returning boss Stefano Pioli, Kean said: "I'm very motivated to move forward. Fiorentina has given me so much and has always supported me." He added: "Now it's important to return with renewed motivation and give my best for Fiorentina." The last time the 25-year-old was in the Premier League, he scored just four goals from 39 appearances and was subsequently sold to Juventus in 2021. Other forward targets United are reportedly considering are Dominic Calvert-Lewin, who is a free agent after leaving Everton, Chelsea duo Nicolas Jackson and Christopher Nkunku, while Juventus star Dusan Vlahovic has also been mentioned. Amorim is also hoping to offload a number of his unwanted stars to bring in more funds for his top targets - with Marcus Rashford, Jadon Sancho, Antony and Tyrell Malacia all told to find new clubs. Join our new WhatsApp community and receive your daily dose of Mirror Football content. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice.
Metro
15-07-2025
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Manchester United target speaks out on future ahead of release clause deadline
Manchester United target Moise Kean has suggested his immediate future lies with Fiorentina, with Tuesday a pivotal day in his career. The Italy international was in fine form for Fiorentina last season , scoring 19 Serie A goals and 25 in all competitions. He joined La Viola last year after a poor run at Juventus, but his career has returned to an upward trajectory in Florence, with only Atalanta's Mateo Retegui (25) out-scoring him in Serie A. Unsurprisingly the 25-year-old's form has attracted attention, with Manchester United thought to be interested in signing Kean this summer. Interest is particularly high as a release clause in the striker's contract with Fiorentina means he is available for a fee of €52million (£44.5m) between July 1-15. Wake up to find news on your club in your inbox every morning with Metro's Football Newsletter. Sign up to our newsletter and then select your team in the link so we can send you football news tailored to you. It is hardly pocket change, but could prove to be great value in today's transfer market. Kean has spoken out on his future ahead of that release clause expiring on Tuesday and it sounds like he is very happy at Fiorentina and not looking to leave. Speaking at an event to unveil manager Stefano Pioli on his return to the club, Kean said: 'I'm very motivated to move forward. Fiorentina has given me so much and has always supported me. 'Now it's important to return with renewed motivation and give my best for Fiorentina.' That is not to say that clubs will not attempt a late move for the Italian before his release clause deadline, but the player does not appear to be pushing for a move. A return to the Premier League now looks unlikely this summer, with Kean having a forgettable spell at Everton from 2019-21. Kean signed for Everton from Juventus in August 2019 for an initial £25.1m, before returning to the Turin club two years later. His stint in England was underwhelming to say the least. Apps: 32Goals: 2 Assists: 2 Manchester United continue to look for a new striker, with their pursuit of Brentford's Bryan Mbeumo continuing but dragging somewhat. Two bids have been rejected by the Bees and a third is expected, but the player is reportedly frustrated with how long the process is taking. The Cameroon international remains keen on the switch to Old Trafford and he is the Red Devils' number one target, but negotiations have been slow. More Trending Forwards such as Juventus' Dusan Vlahovic, Chelsea's Nicolas Jackson and free agent Dominic Calvert-Lewin have all been touted as targets for the Old Trafford giants. Outgoings are also proving difficult to sign off at Old Trafford, with the club desperate to get rid of the likes of Marcus Rashford, Antony, Jadon Sancho, Alejandro Garnacho and Tyrell Malacia this summer. There is interest in the transfer listed quintet, but deal are not easy to do, with Rashford, Sancho and Antony on especially mammoth wages. If Manchester United cannot shift their dead wood then revamping Ruben Amorim's squad will be very tricky this summer. MORE: Arsenal's transfer deal for Viktor Gyokeres at risk of 'complete collapse' MORE: Bayern Munich hijack Arsenal's transfer move for £68m star after Jamal Musiala injury MORE: Man Utd open surprise transfer talks to sign France midfielder
Daily Mirror
12-07-2025
- Sport
- Daily Mirror
Man Utd not put off by £45m ace who 'slept in late and rarely gave 100 per cent'
Manchester United have reportedly set their sights on former Everton flop Moise Kean, who has reinvented himself back in Italy after his woeful spell in the Premier League Manchester United have honed in on former Everton striker Moise Kean in their hunt for a striker. The 25-year-old built up a reputation for sleeping in and being late during his last Premier League stint. Ruben Amorim's side are in need of bolstering a forward line that managed the fifth-worst goal output in the top flight last season, and with Viktor Gyokeres seemingly on his way to rivals Arsenal, sights have had to shift elsewhere. Ex- Juventus striker Kean, who began his career with the Old Lady before joining Marco Silva's Toffees in 2019 for roughly £30million and returning by way of several loan spells, is now a Fiorentina player and seems to have turned a corner. The Italian arrived in Florence last summer for just over £15m and proved to be a revelation, scoring 25 goals in all competitions, 19 of which came in Serie A. His current contract has a £45m release clause, and the Red Devils are supposedly interested, irrespective of the attitude Kean showed the last time he played for an English club. According to The Athletic, United are keen on activating striker Kean's £45m release clause, but only have until July 15 to decide on the matter, as that is when it expires. The club are seemingly not put off by Kean's past antics, as after his £30m Everton move in 2019, it was reported that the Italian would turn up late for team meetings after sleeping in, and produce sub-par training performances. Kean scored just four goals in 39 appearances for the Toffees and was also found to have breached lockdown rules in 2020 when he held a party at his Cheshire apartment. He was later fined two weeks' wages. Speaking last year about his time in the Premier League, Kean also made an admission about the English weather that could throw another wrench into a prospective United move. "I was in England, it was a new environment… They were so used to not seeing the sun, they were barbecuing on the beach in winter," he stated. "They were in short sleeves in winter. I said to myself: 'These people are out of their minds!' "But England made me learn a lot about myself. I matured a lot. When I got there I didn't play much. I used to think, 'How am I not getting into this team, at Everton?' "Mentally, it made me evolve. I wasn't playing and it was in dark times that I knew I had to grit my teeth. Then the chance to go to PSG (on loan) came along. I moved there and got everything out of myself that I could. I wasn't playing at Everton and I knew I had to give triple. That's how it went." Kean indicated that he has turned over a new leaf since his inexperienced years at Goodison Park, adding: "I was a bit unlucky. I went there expecting to play a bit more. I was 19. "I joined from Juve and thought I was going to smash it. Unfortunately, it didn't go like that. We went through three coaches that year and mentally… it was all new for me. Out of all the experiences I've had, you won't ever hear me say I had a bad one. I find positives in all of them." Join our new MAN UTD WhatsApp community and receive your daily dose of Manchester United content from Mirror Football. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice.
