‘Nothing concrete’ – Even Spurs target’s agent doesn’t want him to move this summer
The agent of rumoured Spurs target, Michael Kayode, has now revealed that no club has made a concrete offer for his client and that the right-back is expected to remain at Fiorentina next season.
Spurs have been linked with Michael Kayode
Kayode enjoyed an exceptional breakout season in 2023-24 and his performances have seemingly brought him to the attention of several Premier League sides, including Spurs.
TuttoMercatoWeb were the first to suggest that Tottenham had been alerted by the 19-year-old’s displays at the Artemio Franchi Stadium last season.
This was subsequently backed up by the print edition of Corriere Fiorentino (via Sport Witness), who revealed that the Lilywhites’ advances for the teenager have given the Viola a dilemma as while they wish to keep the youngster, they also need to raise funds to offset their loses.
Michael Kayode’s agent suggests he is going nowhere
However, his agent, Andrea Ritorni, has now insisted that the interest in the right-back has not gone beyond the initial contact stage and that the defender is focused on continuing to develop into the finished product at Florence.
When asked about the speculation over Kayode’s future, Ritorni told TMW (via HITC): “I think this year he has to take a further step to get to the top, obviously improving. And, with a coach like Palladino I think he has a good chance of doing it. The coach, who I’ve known since his time at Juventus, is an excellent coach.
“The market is so particular and ends on August 31st. If we consider that they ask for him in the Premier and Bundesliga, this means that Fiorentina (have done well with Kayode). They ask me: ‘You have so many requests’. But one thing is the request, which is nice and everyone likes.
“Another is to sit down and negotiate, something that has not happened so far. Then, Kayode has a contract until the age of 24. There has been something from Italy, but not much. Mostly there is talk of the Premier League. Today Kayode is a Fiorentina player, and they are holding on to him. Palladino wants him.
“Then, if an offer arrives Fiorentina will decide. As of today, there is nothing concrete. I think and hope that he will stay to mature for another year. If he has another great year here, then his value will also increase, because I am convinced that he will have an amazing season with Palladino.”
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Now that Tottenham have signed Archie Gray, I fully expect the 18-year-old to serve as Pedro Porro’s understudy at right-back.
Spurs will likely end their interest in the likes of Kayode, Vanderson and Lutsharel Geertruida.
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