De Zerbi targets Moise Kean as first major Tottenham signing
New Tottenham Hotspur head coach Roberto De Zerbi has identified Fiorentina striker Moise Kean as a primary transfer target for the summer window, according to reports from Italy. The move is contingent on Spurs securing their Premier League status, with the club currently just one point above the relegation zone with seven games remaining.
Italian outlet Calciomercato reports that De Zerbi, appointed permanently last week, is eager for the club to pursue a deal for the 26-year-old forward. Fiorentina are said to be willing to sell Kean for a fee in the region of €50 million, despite a release clause of €62 million in his contract. The Italian striker appears destined to leave the Serie A side this summer, with AC Milan also showing interest but reportedly balking at the current valuation.
Kean has rebuilt his career in Florence following a difficult spell in English football with Everton. Since the start of the 2024-25 season, he has scored 34 goals in 77 appearances across all competitions, establishing himself as one of Serie A's more reliable forwards. His potential arrival at Tottenham would signal a second attempt to succeed in the Premier League after scoring just four goals in 39 games for the Toffees.
The move aligns with an anticipated reshuffle of Tottenham's attacking options. Richarlison is widely expected to depart in the summer, while loanee Randal Kolo Muani will return to Paris Saint-Germain. This would leave Dominic Solanke as the only established senior striker, creating a clear need for reinforcement. De Zerbi is believed to want competition and an alternative option to Solanke as he looks to rebuild the squad.
Securing Kean's signature would represent a significant early statement of intent from De Zerbi and the Tottenham hierarchy, assuming the club avoids the drop. The financial outlay, while substantial, reflects the premium price for proven goalscorers in the current market. For Kean, the move offers a chance to redeem his Premier League legacy and work under a compatriot known for an attacking philosophy.
The immediate focus for all parties remains Tottenham's precarious league position. De Zerbi's primary task is to secure enough points from the final seven matches to ensure Premier League survival, without which major transfers like this would be improbable. The club's ability to act decisively and meet Fiorentina's asking price could also be tested by competition from Milan, should the Rossoneri decide to match the valuation later in the window.
