Al-Hilal open Kean talks to rival Man United | OneFootball

Simone Inzaghi’s Al-Hilal have initiated talks with Fiorentina star Moise Kean, who has a €52m release clause active until July 15.

Inzaghi’s Al-Hilal have opened talks to sign Fiorentina and Italy star Kean.

Al-Hilal open Kean talks

epa12085061 Fiorentina’s foward Moise Kean reacts during the UEFA Conference League semi finals 2nd leg match ACF Fiorentina vs Betis Sevilla at Artemio Franchi Stadium in Florence, Italy, 08 May 2025. EPA-EFE/CLAUDIO GIOVANNINI

Matteo Moretto and Gazzetta report that preliminary discussions between the two parties began on Thursday.

According to Gazzetta, the Saudi side have been in talks with the striker’s agent, Alessandro Lucci, but have not made a formal offer yet.

NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE – JUNE 26: Simone Inzaghi Manager of Al Hilal during the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 group H match between Al Hilal and CF Pachuca at GEODIS Park on June 26, 2025 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Richard Pelham/Getty Images)

Kean has already rejected a €15m-a-year proposal from Al Qadsiah and according to Gazzetta, Al-Hilal are expected to offer the ex-Juventus star a €20m-a-year contract until 2029.

Kean already snubbed Al Qadsiah

SEVILLE, SPAIN – MAY 01: Moise Kean of Fiorentina holds off Marc Bartra of Real Betis during the UEFA Conference League 2024/25 Semi Final First Leg match between Real Betis Balompie and ACF Fiorentina at Estadio Benito Villamarin on May 01, 2025 in Seville, Spain. (Photo by Denis Doyle/Getty Images)

Kean has a €52m clause in his contract with Fiorentina, but it can only be used until July 15.

Gazzetta reports that Manchester United are also interested in Kean and contacted the striker’s agent weeks ago.

Following Kean’s refusal, Al Qadsiah reached an agreement with Atalanta and Mateo Retegui, who will soon complete a permanent transfer worth nearly €70m and sign a €20m-a-year contract.