Report: Kean “15 day” clause opens, Man Utd Ready to Pounce | OneFootball

15-Day Release Clause Puts Kean in Spotlight

Moise Kean’s future will come into sharp focus from Tuesday as the 15-day activation window for his €52 million release clause officially opens. Fiorentina inserted the clause into his deal to protect their investment, believing firmly in the 25-year-old’s ability to fill the void left by Dusan Vlahovic’s departure in January 2022.

The clause—agreed at the club’s insistence, despite his agents pushing for a lower figure—sets the stage for a potentially turbulent fortnight in Florence. Fiorentina fans are bracing for possible change, aware that their most convincing striker since Vlahovic could soon be lured away.

Man Utd Maintain Interest, But Wait to Strike

Manchester United are understood to be keeping a close watch on developments, maintaining regular contact with Kean’s representatives but holding back on a formal bid. While no decisive move has yet been made, sources suggest Kean ranks highly on United’s shortlist of attacking targets.

The pull of Old Trafford and the Premier League remains a powerful one, particularly with the promise of a top-tier salary. United scouts monitored Kean closely throughout the season, and although Arsenal have also been linked, they remain on the periphery, with no significant movement as of now.

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Saudi Bid Makes Financial Sense

The only club to have made a concrete offer is Saudi outfit Al-Qadsiah, home to high-profile names like Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Nacho Fernández. The club have confirmed their willingness to meet the €52 million clause and are understood to have tabled an initial salary offer of €15 million per season.

Negotiations with Kean’s camp have already begun, with counter-demands reportedly pushing for €20 million annually. While there is optimism a compromise can be reached, the decision may ultimately hinge on Kean’s priorities. As one source close to the situation put it: “It would no longer be a question of career in that case: it would be a decision linked to the economic aspect.”

Other Clubs Circling But Staying Quiet

Mourinho’s Fenerbahce were interested but withdrew due to financial constraints, while AC Milan made initial contact without following through decisively. There is a quiet expectation that other suitors may emerge once the clause becomes live, with strategic silence masking behind-the-scenes interest.

Kean is in no rush to commit. He will assess all incoming proposals during the two-week window, weighing up sporting ambitions against financial incentives. Fiorentina, meanwhile, have begun planning for life without their frontman, eyeing Roberto Piccoli and Sebastiano Esposito as potential replacements should the exit materialise.

As the window ticks open, all eyes are on Kean—his next move could have ripple effects not only for Fiorentina but for a European market that remains cautious yet opportunistic.